Ceramics Flashcards
1
Q
Raw Clay
A
Wet, fresh and manageable clay
2
Q
Leather hard
A
Clay that is dried enough to be stiff but is still damp enough to to accept other pieces.
3
Q
Greenware
A
Ware that is ready to be fired
4
Q
Bisqueware
A
Ware that has been fired once
5
Q
Glazeware
A
Ware that has been glaze fired
6
Q
Hand building
A
Technique of building clay projects using only your hands and simple tools.
7
Q
Wedging
A
Method of kneading clay to remove all air pockets
8
Q
Score
A
Making scratches in the surface of the clay
9
Q
Slip
A
Liquid clay used to attach two pieces of clay together
10
Q
Kiln
A
A surface built of heat resistant material for firing day
11
Q
Glaze
A
A coating that has been melting on to a clay surface by heat.
12
Q
Coil
A
Rolling out ropes of clay with your hand
