Final - Fall Ceramics

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The temperature at which water turns to steam.

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212

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The ability in which any material can soak up water.

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absorbency

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When a substance such as clay is added to a working piece.

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additive

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colored slip that is used under a glaze to create decorative effects.

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underglaze

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An object that is typically old, made by humans, and provides information about an earlier time.

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artifact

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resistance to heat, without deforming or melting.

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refractory

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a plaster shape designed to pour slip cast into and let dry so the shape comes out as an exact replica of the mold.

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mold

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The process in which clay has been fired once without glaze; ware still has the ability to absorb moisture but does not break down. 0 percent water.

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bisque

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Also known as biscuit firing, this primary firing hardens the clay body prior to glazing, slip coatings may be used in a bisque firing.

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bisque fire

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Ceramic piece that has been fired once

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bisque-ware