Clay Vocabulary Practice Flashcard

Front

Clay mixed with water into a pudding- like or liquid consistency.

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slip

Front

Soft, workable clay that can be easily molded & formed

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Plastic

Front

Clay that has hardened slightly.

Back

Leather-hard

Front

Clay that is completely dried and ready to be fired.

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Bone- Dry

Front

Clay that has been transformed into ceramic material after being fired once.

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Bisqueware

Front

Ceramic material with glaze applied & fired a second time.

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Glazeware

Front

A flat sheet of clay used in hand building.

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Slab

Front

A method to knead the clay to remove air bubbles.

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Wedging

Front

Formed by pinching clay with your fingers to create an opening in a solid lump of clay.

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Pinch Pot

Front

A hand building technique in which clay is rolled into a long piece.

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Coils