Ceramics and Clay Building Quiz

What is the stage of clay when it is soft and malleable, and can easily bend and work without breaking or cracking?

• Plastic clay

• Bisque

• Bone dry

• Leather hard

Which type of clay is ideal for coiling, pinching, and wedging, and can take on texture very well?

• Plastic clay

• Porcelain

• Stoneware

• Earthenware

At what stage can the clay no longer be bent, but is not yet completely dry?

• Plastic clay

• Bisque

• Leather hard

• Bone dry

What is the first firing that clay goes through to become ceramic called?

• Bisque firing

• Glaze firing

• High firing

• Low firing

What is the purpose of slip in ceramics?

• To polish the ceramic piece

• To create texture on clay

• To attach pieces of clay together

• To make the clay soft

What is the function of a wooden paddle in clay manipulation?

• To smooth the edges

• To create texture

• To cut the clay

• To manipulate the shape of a clay object

What is the purpose of a wet sponge in working with clay?

• To carve the clay

• To apply slip

• To smooth the clay

• To create texture

What is the best way to dispose of clay water to avoid clogging the pipes?

• Allow it to settle and pour out the clean water

• Pour it in the garden

• Throw it in the trash

• Pour it down the drain

What is the purpose of a banding wheel in ceramics?

• To create texture on clay

• To rotate and work the piece from all angles

• To compress clay slabs

• To attach pieces of clay together

What is the stage of clay when it is completely dry and can no longer be bent, attached, or shaped?

• Bone dry

• Plastic clay

• Leather hard

• Bisque