Front

Clay after first firing without glaze; it is now permanent, is porous

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Bisque

Front

Unfired clay that is free of water and ready to fire; most fragile state.

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Bone Dry

Front

Unfired clay that isn't quite dry yet firm enough to carve; clay that has stiffened slightly.

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Leather Hard

Front

Making marks on the edges of two pieces of clay before joining with slip.

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Scoring

Front

Clay evenly rolled and formed by draping or joining.

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Slab

Front

Clay diluted with to the consistency of cream; used for joining 2 pieces of clay; acts like a glue.

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Slip

Front

Kneading moist clay to eliminate air bubbles and produce a uniform texture.

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Wedging

Front

The procedure of forming and shaping clay by squeezing the clay between your thumb and finger.

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pinch

Front

A technique that uses long ropes of clay to make pottery and is helpful in making forms with curves:

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coiling

Front

The process which changes clay into ceramic

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firing