Ceramics 3

Clay that is brand new, soft and easily molded

• ceramic
• leather hard
• plastic
• bisqueware

Clay that is partially dry, but can still be carved or have pieces added to it

• plastic
• ceramic
• bone dry
• leather hard

Clay that is completely dry and is very fragile

• bone dry
• leather hard
• plastic
• bisqueware

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

A method of joining together two pieces of clay with slip

• Scoring
• Wedging
• Gluing
• Spackling

A special oven for firing pottery to maturity

• Kiln
• Wheel
• Drying cabinet 
• Slab box

A mixture of powdered materials that often includes premelted glass made into a slip and applied to a ceramic body by brushing, dipping or spraying.

• Slip
• Chemical Water
• Ceramic Glaze
• Acrylic Paint

A method of shaping clay by inserting the thumb of one hand into the clay and lightly pinching with the thumb and fingers while slowly rotating the ball in the palm of the other hand

• Slab
• Pinch Pot
• Wheel Thrown
• Coil Pot

Kneading clay with the fingers and heel of the hand in a rocking motion, which forces out trapped air pockets, excessive water and develops a more uniform texture.

• Slipping
• Scoring
• Wedging
• Slab Building