3D pop quiz terms

clay

sticky kind of earth that is used in ceramics, it’s wet, and it hardens after drying or heating

wedging

kneading the clay with hands to force out air pockets and create a uniform texture

pinch pots

starting with a ball of clay the potter opens a hole into the ball and forms a bowl shape through a combination of stroking and pinching the clay

slip

a fine, liquid form of clay applied to the surface of a vessel prior to firing it fills in pores and gives uniform color

score and slip

a joining technique where edges to be attached are roughened up and “glued” with liquid clay

plastic clay (stage 1)

it’s a highly workable form of clay wet clay is the type of clay generally used for pottery or throwing or molding. But this clay can be made from dry clay. using the dry clay to mix and water to create the consistency

leather hard (stage 2)

this stage is when the clay is hardened a little more so you can trim, and handles, and make other alterations before the clay gets to hard. The feel of softer leather. This clay has stiffened up enough to be able to handle it without marking it up with your fingers

bone dry (stage 3)

This stage is when the moisture is out of the clay, and is dried enough to bisque fire. This process can take at least a week or even longer

bisque ware (stage 4)

This stage is when the clay is fired in kiln. This causes the clay to change permanently, making it much more harder but stil enough to absorb the glaze

glazing (stage 5)

color it after your clay is all ready

kiln

the furnace in which ceramics are fired

firing

clay is hardened by heating it up in high temperature