VOCAB 2 CERAMICS

Wedge of wedging

The process of kneading plastic clay with the fingers and heel of the hands in a spiral motion.

Pinch Technique

A hand-building method of construction where a ball of clay in the plastic state is repeatedly pinched.

Coil Technique

A hand-building method of construction, which utilizes rolls of clay in the plastic state.

Slab Technique

A hand-building method of construction using clay in the leather hard state that utilizes flat pieces of clay.

Throwing Technique

A hand-building method of construction where a ball of clay is hollowed out on a revolving wheel head.

Score

To scratch the surface of something to make it rough.

Hand Building

The forming of ceramics without a shell, (pinch, coil, slab)

Damp Box

A cabinet in which unfinished clay objects are stored to slow their drying. *Plastic wrap is also used to keep clay damp.

Kiln

A furnace for firing ceramic products.

Pug Mill

A machine with paddle gear for grinding and mixing plastic clay.

Bench Wheel

A small portable turntable used for rotating pottery in any state in order to work on or decorate the pottery.

Slab Roller

A large piece of equipment that allows the artist to flatten out clay evenly throughout.