Introduction to Ceramic Mug Project

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What is the proper term for a mixture of clay and water, similar to mud?

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slip

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To join clay pieces together you must follow these three steps in this order: 1. Score (scratch) 2. Add slip 3. Press together

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Score (scratch), Add slip, Press together

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What stage is a 25 pound block of clay fresh from the factory?

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The clay is soft and pliable. It can be molded into different forms.

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Students just finished glazing their mugs. What happens next?

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The projects will be fired in the kiln.

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These projects have been glazed and fired in the kiln! They are now:

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Boldly colorful and waterproof.

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How hot does the kiln get when firing?

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2000 degrees farenheit

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These mugs have been fired! Which "ware" are they? Hint: They went into the kiln and came out different. Like dough that goes into an oven and comes out a ___________!

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bisqueware

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These mugs have been glazed. Which "ware" are they?

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glazeware

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These projects are bone dry and ready to be fired. Which "ware" are they? Hint: They are new creations!

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greenware

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This project EXPLODED in the kiln. What might have caused this to happen? Options: The clay was not bone dry, or it had air trapped inside, or part of it was thicker than the maker's thumb., The clay was bone dry, there was a way for trapped air to escape, or it was thinner than the maker's thumb., The clay was glazed too soon., The clay was left in the kiln too long.

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The clay was not bone dry, or it had air trapped inside, or part of it was thicker than the maker's thumb.