Bone Dry
A ceramic piece is ready to fire when it is________.
Bisque Firing
A decomposed product of granite-type rock, chemically hydrous silicate of alumina in the pure state is called________.
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Bone Dry
A ceramic piece is ready to fire when it is________.
Bisque Firing
A decomposed product of granite-type rock, chemically hydrous silicate of alumina in the pure state is called________.
Plastic
a state of clay where it is moldable and can retain shapes without cracking.
Shrinkage
the reduction in size of clay as it dries and is fired.
Soak up Liquid
to absorb moisture or liquid, commonly referring to the ability of clay to take in water.
Leather Hard
the condition of clay when it has dried enough to retain its shape but is still damp enough to be worked or joined.
Grog
a mixture of ground, fired clay that is added to wet clay to improve texture, reduce shrinkage, and enhance strength.
Slip, Plastic, Leather Hard, Bone Dry, Bisque
The steps of clay
Grog
is used to reduce shrinkage and improve the strength and texture of clay.
Needle
“Pricier” is the American name for this tool which is a fine awl for cutting clay and piercing
Foot
It is the part of a ceramic piece on which that main shape stands
Sponge Stick
A natural or polyester sponge used to absorbing extra water
Dry foot
The bottom of a pot that has been cleaned of all glaze before firing
Rib
A wooden or metal tool used for smoothing to the clay in the throwing stage
Stamp
An embossed or intaglio impression that is used to build up a pattern in the clay
Boss
Spatula tool
A tool with a flattened, curved and rounded end. The tool is used for designing and trimming excess fat off of a spinning form on on the pottery.
Counter clockwise
When using a ceramic wheel what direction does it turn when throwing right handed?
¼ inch
How thick should the walls be on a perfect thrown form?
Slab roller
A large piece of equipment that allows the artist to flatten out the clay evenly throughout is called what?
Remove air bubbles
Why do we wedge clay?
Wedging board
A plaster slab covered with canvas used to knead clay is called a?
A roll of clay used in hand building
Coil Rope is
Pug mill
A machine with a paddle gear for grinding and mixing plastic clay
Put in the trash because it can’t be recycled
Leather hard and bone dry can be put into the _________?
Kiln
The thing that fires the clay
Slab technique
What would be the best technique to build a cube?
Bench wheel
What do you use when throwing your clay?
The thumb and four fingers to create a small pot
The pinch technique is when you use
Wheel
What is considered to not be hand building technique?
Throwing
What technique is a hand forming method of construction where a ball of clay is hollowed out on a revolving wheel head?
False
Bone dry clay can be recycled by placing it into the pug mill. True/false
True
Damp box is a cabinet in which unfinished clay objects are stored to slow their drying. True/false
True
A bench wheel is also commonly referred to as a banding wheel because it is used to apply bands of color or texture. True/false
False
Bisque fired clay is reusable if recycled using the pug mill. True/false