ceramics quiz 1

In this particular image of  ceramic art, what element is noticeably contrasted?

• texture
•  color
• value
• space

What is unfired clay referred to as?

• plasticware
• bisqueware
• greyware
• greenware

Clay is created as a result of what three processes?

• earth, wind and fire
• earth, water and fire
• earth, fire and wood
• none of the above

What is this tool?

• wire loop tool
• wire cutter
• modeling tool
• rib

Clay that has been fired once is called

• leather hard
• bone dry
• glazeware
• bisqueware

Clay that has been fired a second time with glaze

• glazeware
• biqueware
• shiny ware
• glitter bomb

Coil, slab, and ______ are basic hand building methods.

• construction

• pinch

• form

• slip

Why do you score and slip your clay?

• to keep the clay moist

• to keep the clay in a plastic state

• to attach or join your clay

• to add decorate elements to the pot

What stage should your clay be in to pinch, form, and manipulate it?

• leather hard

• bone dry

• slip

• plastic

What stage must your clay be in to fire?

• bone dry

• leather hard

• plastic

• slip