Vocabulary 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Dry foot

A

The bottom of the pot has been cleaned of all glaze before firing

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2
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Matte

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The non glossy surface quality of a completely fired glaze

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3
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Stamping

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An embossed impression used to build up a pattern on the clay

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4
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Boss

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Formed by pressing from the inside of the pot but today more frequently used on the outside. Old age feature

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5
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Sprig

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A base relief made in a small press mold and struck with slip onto a pottery surface

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6
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Foot

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A part of ceramic pottery price where the main shape stands

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