Ceramics

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

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Bisque

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

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Bone Dry

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

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Coiling

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

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Firing

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Unfired clay that isn't quite dry yet and has stiffened slightly. This is the best stage for carving.

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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

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Term for clay work that has not yet been fired, it can be plastic, leather hard, or bone dry stage.

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Greenware

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

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Slip

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Creating vessels on a potter's wheel.

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Throwing

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Type of glaze that can be put on unfired clay. It remains a matte finish unless a clear glaze is applied after bisque.

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Underglaze