Tools/Decoration

Question 1

Foot

Answer 1

is the part of ceramic pottery peice on which the main shape stands

Question 2

Dry Foot

Answer 2

the bottom of a pot that has been cleaned of all glaze before firing

Question 3

Stamping

Answer 3

an embossed or intaglio impression can be used to build up a pattern

Question 4

Boss

Answer 4

an age old decorative feature: a spherical hump traditionally formed by pressing from the inside of a pot but today more frequently applied to the outside. Embossing the act of applying the boss technique

Question 5

Sprig

Answer 5

a base relief or medallion made in a small press mold and stuck with slip onto the pottery surface.

Question 6

Needle

Answer 6

also called a “pricker”. A fine awl for cutting clay.

Question 7

Rib

Answer 7

a wooden or medal tool for smoothing or assisting in the throwing of a pot on the wheel. The name was given to this tool because older potters used a bone for this purpose

Question 8

sponge stick

Answer 8

a natural or polyester sponge fastened to the end of a dowel or stick, and used for absorbing surplus water from pots during throwing.

Question 9

Spatula tool

Answer 9

a tool with a flattened, curve and rounded end. This tool is used for designing and trimming excess fat off a spinning form on the potters wheel.

Question 10

Trimming tool

Answer 10

The only essential feature of a trimming tool is a short firm cutting edge witch can be held at a right angle to the rotating pot. These tools are also called “T-tools” depending on the size one would use small T-tool or large T-tool to describe the tool needed for the job.