A method of kneading the clay body to make it homogenous and remove air pockets and water.

Year 7 Ceramics - Coil

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Tahlia Jolly
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Wedging
Answer explanation
Wedging is the process of kneading clay to ensure it is uniform, removing air pockets and excess water, making it ready for shaping. This is essential for achieving a consistent texture in the clay body.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A method of creating a form by attaching ropes of clay on top of one another.
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Coil Building
Answer explanation
Coil Building is a technique where ropes of clay are stacked on top of each other to create forms. This method allows for building complex shapes and is distinct from other terms like Glaze Fired or Kiln, which refer to firing processes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A specialized oven used to fire a clay body, vitrifying the clay so it becomes insoluble.
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Kiln
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Kiln', as it is a specialized oven used to fire clay, making it insoluble by vitrifying the clay body. The other options refer to methods of building or types of clay, not firing processes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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An equal mixture of 50% clay and 50% water that is used to decorate pottery or "glue" plastic or leather hard clay parts together.
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Slip
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Slip', which is a mixture of 50% clay and 50% water used in pottery for decoration or to bond clay parts together. Other options do not describe this specific mixture.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Making small scratches in the surfaces of two clay pieces in order to attach them with slip.
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Score
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Score' because making small scratches, or scoring, on the surfaces of clay pieces helps create a stronger bond when attaching them with slip. This technique is essential in ceramics for joining pieces.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The stage when the clay body is damp and cool to the touch but can no longer be molded. Pieces are easily attached with slip.
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Leather Hard
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Leather Hard' because at this stage, the clay is firm enough to hold its shape but still retains some moisture, allowing for pieces to be joined using slip without being moldable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The stage when the clay body is completely dry and ready to be bisque fired.
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Greenware
Answer explanation
Greenware is the term used for clay that has dried completely and is ready for bisque firing. It is the stage before the first firing, distinguishing it from stoneware, which is a fired clay body.
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