Ceramics I - Content Quiz 1

What is Subtraction in Ceramics?

• Subtraction is a process of adding clay.

• Subtraction is a mathematical term.

• Subtraction is simply the removal of clay from the surface.

What is Addition when using clay?

• This process requires removing clay.

• This process in done by adding class with the slip & score process.

• This process of adding caly never required the slip & score process.

Kneading clay means what?

• Kneading clay is a process in which to join different pieces of clay together.

  (Much like kneading bread)

• Kneading clay means taking moisture out of the clay.

• Kneading clay is used to add more moisture to the clay.

How is a Pinch Pot made?

• Pinch Pots are made by wedging clay then rolling it out flat.

• Pinch Pots are made by rolling coils and stacking them up using Slip & Scoring.

• Pinch Pots are made with a ball of clay. next insert your thumb into the bll of clay and slowly start pinching.

A Ribbon Tool is described by?

• A ribbon tool is made from ribbon,

• A ribbon tool is made of wood and flat wire that is bent to make a different shape at each end.

• Ribbon tools only come in one size.

A Needle Tool is?

• The needle tool is the most versatile tool used in ceramics.

• The needle tool only used to draw with on the clay.

• The needle tool is used for sewing in clay.

What is the purpose of Wedging clay?

• Wedging clay is how you make coils in clay.

• Wedging clay is removes the air bubbles from the clay.

• Wedging clay adds moisture to the clay.

Hand Building in clay is?

• Hand building in clay is done with your feet.

• Hand building is the oldest method in making in the world of creating things out of clay .

• Hand building a throwing wheel process.

A Kiln is used for?

• A kiln is used to add moisture to the clay to make it more pliable .

• A kiln is used to dry out lumber in ceramics.

• A kiln is used to fire bone dry clay and turn it into a hard material called bisque ware.

What is Clay made from?

• Clay is made from a decomposed form of granite type rock.

• Clay is made from flour.

• Clay is made from crushed crystals and water.