Techniques

Question 1

To draw or make lines into clay.

Answer 1

Score

Question 2

Method used in hand building to connect two pieces of clay together.

Answer 2

Slip/Score Technique

Question 3

In the process of kneading the clay so as to remove air pockets and create unifor consistancy of clay.

Answer 3

Wedging

Question 4

Long strands of clay which are laid on top of eachother and joined through the bending of coil to coil. Coil pieces can be almost any shape or size.

Answer 4

Coil Method

Question 5

Adding small clay forms such as decoratin on the surface of pottery forms; also called applied decoration.

Answer 5

Sprigging-On

Question 6

Carving lines into the clay or carving small areas out of the clay but not perforating it.

Answer 6

Incising

Question 7

Clay is hardened by heating it to a high temperature, fusing the clay particles.

Answer 7

Firing

Question 8

Refers to the ability of clay to be formed into a shape and stay.

Answer 8

Plasticity

Question 9

Starting with a ball of clay the potter opens a hole into the ball and forms a bowl shape through a combonation of stroking and pinching the clay.

Answer 9

Pinch Pots

Question 10

A piece of clay is placed on a potter’s wheel head which spins. The clay is shaped by compression while it is in motion.

Answer 10

Wheel Thrown