Ceramics Introduction

What is clay?

How much water does clay hold?

• 80%

• 70%

• 50%

• 20%

How do you prepare clay?

• Flatten it like a pancake

• Shape it into a ball

• Kneed and wedge the clay

What does firing mean?

• We set the clay on fire

• The clay goes into the kiln to harden

Is this a picture of a coil pot?

• Yes

• No

Which one is a picture of a clay slab?

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Which one is a pinch pot?

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What does scoring and scratching the clay mean?

How do you join pieces of clay together and why is it important?

What is the biggest health risk with clay and how can we minimise it?

• Wet clay

• Dust

• Tools