Kiln Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Define wedging
A
Throwing the clay onto a surface to get rid of air packets
2
Q
Define step I score
A
Aggressive hatch marks for bonding
3
Q
Define step 2 slip
A
Paste like wet clay applied to scored surface
4
Q
Define the leather hard stage
A
The first stage where minor refinements are possible
5
Q
Define green ware
A
Clay is completely dry and ready to fire
6
Q
define kiln
A
A high temperature oven
7
Q
Define bisque
A
Clay has been fired once but not glazed = porous
8
Q
Define glaze
A
Liquified powdered glass that once it’s fired it becomes smooth and non - porous
9
Q
Define Raw Clay
A
Natural substance found in the earth not worked or fired.
