Ceramic Vocab JH/HS

Front

Bowl of clay made by pinching a sphere; hand building technique.

Back

Pinch pot

Front

"Clay oven" used for ceramics.

Back

Kiln

Front

Liquid clay that acts as glue; first stage of clay.

Back

Slip

Front

Scratching the clay surface; essential for attachments.

Back

Score

Front

Fired clay material.

Back

Ceramics

Front

Ceramic container; functional - bowl, mug, etc.

Back

Pottery

Front

Painted on fired piece for color and glossy finish.

Back

Glaze

Front

Type of sculpture for use.

Back

Functional

Front

Ceramics created solely for decoration.

Back

Sculptural

Front

Kneading clay to remove air bubbles.

Back

Wedging