Ceramic Final

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

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Bone Dry

Front

A method of creating pots by building bottom and walls with even, ropelike or snakelike pieces of clay

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Coiling

Front

Making clay products permanent through baking at high temperatures in a kiln.

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Firing

Front

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

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Leather Hard

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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

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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

What clay stage must the clay be in to fire it in the kiln?

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Bonedry / Greenware

Front

A flat piece of clay is called what?

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Slab