Sculpture/Clay Flashcards
KILN
structure built to fire clay at high temperatures
SLIP
made by combing clay and water and is used to “glue” or bind two leatherhard pieces of clay together
BONE-DRY
the stage of drying when moisture in the clay body has evaporated so the clay no longer feels cold
BISQUEWARE
clay piece after first firing, ready for glazing
GLAZE
liquid glass that is applied to BISQUEWARE
ARMATURE
the base for sculpture that the outer media is applied to, and gives the sculpture it’s beginning shape
WEDGING
way of improving the workability if clay by reforming the mixture to make it homogeneous and even in texture while eliminating air bubbles
FIRE
heating pottery and clay sculpture to a temperature high enough to render it hard and durable
PAPER-MÂCHÉ
sculpture technique that involves dipping strips of paper into a paste, laying it over an armature, and allowing it to dry to a hard state
LEATHERHARD
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GREENWARE
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