Ceramic Clay Quiz

What is slip?

• Clay mixed with water to make it into a paste or liquid

• A tool used to smooth clay surfaces

• A type of glaze for pottery

• A special knife

What is plastic clay?

• Joining two pieces of clay together

• Decorating ceramic projects with designs

• Moldable clay

• Hard clay

What is leather-hard clay?

• Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing

• Clay that is still wet and moldable

• Clay that has dried slightly but is not fully dry

• Clay that has been fired once

An umbrella term for all stages of clay that are not fired.

• Slip

• Greenware

• Bisque

• Glazeware

What is bone dry clay?

• Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing

• Clay that is still wet and moldable

• Clay that has dried slightly but is not fully dry

• Clay that has been fired once

What is bisque?

• Clay mixed with water to make it into a paste or liquid

• Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing

• Clay that has been fired once

• Clay that has been glazed and fired

What is glaze ware?

• Clay mixed with water to make it into a paste or liquid

• Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing

• Clay that has been fired once

• Clay that has been glazed and fired

What tool can be used for scoring clay?

• Fork/knife

• Spoon

• Finger

• Sponge/wooden rib

What tool is used to smooth and compress clay?

• Wire tool

• Rib tool

• Knife

• Spoon

What does a damp sponge do when smoothing clay?

• Adds moisture to the clay

• Smooths the surface without adding moisture

• Cuts deep cracks open

• Score the clay