Thrown Forms

Throwing is the practice of shaping clay on a fast-turning wheel.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Clay consistency for throwing can be tricky. If clay is too stiff it will be difficult to center.

Each step in the sequence of throwing requires a different speed. How fast should you have the wheel go when opening the form and pulling up the walls?

• Fast speed

• Medium speed

• Slow speed

Answer explanation

Fast is for centering, Slow is for final shaping and trimming.

What happens if the clay is too soft when you are throwing?

• Not much.

• It's the end of the world as we know it.

• The walls will collapse as they are thinned out.

• It's bad. It's bad. It's really, really bad.

Answer explanation

Don't let the clay push you around, and don't over saturate the clay!

What is the word for getting your clay in the direct center of the wheel head?

• Elbow.

• Armature

• Centering

• Supercalafradulicious-expialadocious.

Answer explanation

Anchor your left elbow in your left hip to help you to center your clay.

What is the word for forcing your clay upwards?

• playing

• dancing

• singing

• coning

Answer explanation

You should use your body weight for pressing the clay, shaping the clay and centering the clay.

What do you create after you push down on the cone while centering clay?

• A Dome

• The thunder dome

• Domo arigato

• Dome alone.

Answer explanation

It is important to keep clay lubricated with water while throwing.

Balance is a design principle where a piece can be symmetrical, asymmetrical or approximately symmetrical.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Teapots are a very challenging project as they must demonstrate balance.

What are 4 ways that handles can be made in ceramics? Check all that apply

• pulled handle

• coiled handle

• thrown handle

• extruded handle

• pan handle

Answer explanation

Handles and spouts must be scored and slipped to be attached to thrown or hand built ceramics.

If you want to make a lid for your pot you should

• make it at the same time as the pot.

• click your heels and say, "There is no place like home"

• play outside until the street lights come on.

• Consider your life choices.

Answer explanation

A flange is a little ridge that is either part of the pot's rim or part of the lid.

Wait until your pot is leather hard before trimming.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Here are steps for throwing:

1. Wedge your clay.
2. Center your clay.
3. Cone the clay up and dome it down
4. Push down into the center to open clay.
5. Raise the wall
6. Compress the rim
7. Smooth the outside of the pot
8. Cut the pot off the wheel.