Ceramics Tools and Functions

What is the function of a rib tool in ceramics?

• Trim excess clay and create concave surfaces

• Carve away large areas of clay

• Join two pieces of clay together to create a smooth, uniform surface

• Smooth and shape clay surfaces

What is the function of a clay sponge in ceramics?

• Cuts large pieces of clay into smaller pieces/shapes

• Moistening and smoothing clay surfaces

• Join two pieces of clay together to create a smooth, uniform surface

• Draw fine lines into the clay

What is the function of a scoring rib in ceramics?

• Moisten and smooth clay surfaces

• Draw fine lines into the clay

• Rib with a serrated edge for scratching the surface of two pieces of clay before joining them together with slip

• Join two pieces of clay together to create a smooth, uniform surface

What is the function of a needle tool in ceramics?

• Moisten and smooth clay surfaces

• Draw fine lines into the clay

• Smooth the surface of a clay piece

• Carve away large areas of clay

What is the function of a slab roller in ceramics?

• Draw fine lines into the clay

• Join two pieces of clay together to create a smooth, uniform surface

• Cuts large pieces of clay into smaller pieces/shapes

• Rolls flat, consistently thick slabs of clay

What is the function of a large carving tool in ceramics?

• Carve away large areas of clay

• Carve away small, thin lines and/or areas of clay

• Join two pieces of clay together to create a smooth, uniform surface

• Draw fine lines into the clay

What is the function of a small carving tool in ceramics?

• Join two pieces of clay together to create a smooth, uniform surface

• Scrape away underglaze on the sgraffito project

• Carve away small, thin lines and/or areas of clay

• Draw fine lines into the clay

What is the function of a fettling knife in ceramics?

• Draw fine lines into the clay

• Join two pieces of clay together to create a smooth, uniform surface

• Cuts large pieces of clay into smaller pieces/shapes

• Carve away small, thin lines and/or areas of clay

What is the function of a wire clay cutter in ceramics?

• Moisten and smooth clay surfaces

• Draw fine lines into the clay

• Join two pieces of clay together to create a smooth, uniform surface

• Cuts a large chunk of clay from the clay block

What is the function of a wooden blending tool in ceramics?

• Rolls flat, consistently thick slabs of clay

• Join two pieces of clay together to create a smooth, uniform surface

• Draw fine lines into the clay

• Cuts large pieces of clay into smaller pieces/shapes