Unit: Ceramics Flashcards
Raw Clay
Wet, fresh and manageable clay.
Leather Hard
Clay that is dried enough to be stiff, but is still damp enough to accept other pieces.
Green Ware
Ware that is ready to be fired.
Bisque Ware
Ware that has been fired once.
Glaze Ware
Ware that has been glaze fired.
Hand Building
Technique of building clay projects using only hands and simple tools.
Coil
Rolling out ropes with your hand.
Score
A technique of making scratches in the surface of the clay.
Slip
Liquid clay used used to attach two pieces of clay together.
Kiln
A furnace build of heat- resistant material for firing clay.
Glaze
A coating that has been melted onto a clay surface by the use of heat.
Wedging
Method of kneading clay to remove all the air pockets.