Types of Clay

Question 1

Bisque ware that has been glazed then fired.

Answer 1

Glaze Ware

Question 2

Slip

Answer 2

Clay that has been watered down; acts as glue in slip/score technique. A fine, liquid form of clay applied to the surface of a vessel prior to firing. It fills in pores and gives uniform color.

Question 3

Bone Dry

Answer 3

Clay that is completely dried but not yet fired.

Question 4

Greenware that is allowed to become firm but still retains its wet look.

Answer 4

Leather-Hard

Question 5

Is liquid clay used in the process of forming objects with molds.

Answer 5

Casting Slip

Question 6

Slip Clay

Answer 6

Clay in liquid form.

Question 7

High-fire clay. It is waterproof even without glaze; the resulting ware is sturdier than earthenware.

Answer 7

Stoneware

Question 8

Clay that has been watered down; acts as glue in slip/score technique. A fine, liquid form of clay applied to the surface of a vessel prior to firing. It fills in pores and gives uniform color.

Answer 8

Slip

Question 9

Clay in liquid form.

Answer 9

Slip Clay

Question 10

Clay that is completely dried but not yet fired.

Answer 10

Bone Dry

Question 11

Greenware

Answer 11

A term used to describe unfired clay objects in general.

Question 12

Bisque Ware

Answer 12

Clay objects that have been fired for the first time and without any glaze applied to them.

Question 13

Terra Cotta

Answer 13

A brownish-orange earthenware clay body commonly used for ceramic sculpture.

Question 14

Glaze Ware

Answer 14

Bisque ware that has been glazed then fired.

Question 15

Casting Slip

Answer 15

Is liquid clay used in the process of forming objects with molds.

Question 16

A brownish-orange earthenware clay body commonly used for ceramic sculpture.

Answer 16

Terra Cotta

Question 17

Slab

Answer 17

A flattened out piece of clay; you may use a rolling pin or slab roller to achieve it.

Question 18

Elasticity

Answer 18

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

Question 19

China

Answer 19

A term which usually refers to the bone china of England, but also is associated with vitreous white wares and porcelain.

Question 20

Earthenware

Answer 20

A low-fire clay body which is fired to maturity at approx. 2000 oF.

Question 21

A product that has been tested and determined to be safe for use on surfaces which come into contact with food or drink.

Answer 21

Food-Safe

Question 22

Having to do with clay or glass or the making of objects from clay or glass.

Answer 22

Ceramics

Question 23

Food-Safe

Answer 23

A product that has been tested and determined to be safe for use on surfaces which come into contact with food or drink.

Question 24

Stoneware

Answer 24

High-fire clay. It is waterproof even without glaze; the resulting ware is sturdier than earthenware.

Question 25

A low-fire clay body which is fired to maturity at approx. 2000 oF.

Answer 25

Earthenware

Question 26

A term used to describe unfired clay objects in general.

Answer 26

Greenware

Question 27

Leather-Hard

Answer 27

Greenware that is allowed to become firm but still retains its wet look.

Question 28

A term which usually refers to the bone china of England, but also is associated with vitreous white wares and porcelain.

Answer 28

China

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Elasticity

Question 30

Ceramics

Answer 30

Having to do with clay or glass or the making of objects from clay or glass.

Question 31

A flattened out piece of clay; you may use a rolling pin or slab roller to achieve it.

Answer 31

Slab

Question 32

Clay objects that have been fired for the first time and without any glaze applied to them.

Answer 32

Bisque Ware