Introduction to Ceramics

Which stage of clay is extremely soft, very malleable, best time for construction of basic forms?

• Bonedry

• Plastic

• Slip

• Leatherhard

Answer explanation

The plastic stage is the best time for construction of basic forms because of the plasticity at this level. However, this stage holds a lot of moisture so there are limitations to how much you can construct and how tall it can get. It will fight gravity if you try to do too much all at once.

What are the 4 S's of attachment when joining 2 pieces of clay together?

• score, slip, stick, smooth
• slip, score, smooth, stick

• score, scratch, water, stick

• score, scratch, slip, stick

Which image shows a Potter's Thumb? Make an educated guess.

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Answer explanation

Potter's Thumbs are used as an extension of our own hand. It helps us reach tight spaces such as seams of attachment points.

Most potter's thumbs look like the image to the left, but they can vary.

Which term best describes clay that has a chalky texture, has been completely air-dried and is ready to be fired for the first time?

• Leatherhard

• Plastic

• Bonedry

• Bisqueware

Which term best describes the necessary process of removing air bubbles?

• kneading

• wedging

• throwing

• trimming

causes clay to explode in the kiln.

• moisture
• water
• air

• bisque

The Element of Art that deals directly with the 3-D world

• Shape

• Form

• Line

• Value

what handbuilding method are we using for our first project

• double pinch

• slab

• score, slip, stick, and smooth

• pinch

What is the definition of Texture?

Please answer the following: True or False, you are able to take plastic clay and add it to bonedry?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

No. You can't! As clay dries, it shrinks. When you try to add two separate stages together, they aren't drying at the same rate.