Ceramics Glazing Quiz

What should you do BEFORE glazing your bisque-ware piece?

• Rinse off the piece before glazing

• Glaze the bottom of the piece

• Use any brush available

• Put on 2-3 coats of glaze

Where can you find underglaze in the glaze cabinet?

• Top shelf

• Near the kiln room

• Middle shelf

• Bottom shelf

Which of the following describes a characteristic of an underglaze?

• They are good for covering large areas

• They have a matte look

• They have a glossy look once firedaX

• They melt and run easily

How should you apply low fire glazes?

• Use a slip trail bottle

• Put 2-3 layers of glaze

• Apply only one coat of glaze

• Apply 2 coats then put on a coat of transparent glaze

What should you do if you are not sure what colors to use for glazing?

• Glaze the inside of the piece first

• Use a damp sponge to remove glaze

• Create a test tile

• Put on 2-3 coats of glaze

When should you put the transparent gloss glaze over the underglaze?

• After the first layer of underglaze

• After the last layer of underglaze is dry

• Before applying the underglaze

• At the leather hard stage

Which of the following is NOT needed on a Glaze Card?

• Name of the ceramic project

• The names & number of the glaze

• What type of clay you used.

• HOW you put the glaze on

Which of the following labels would be on an UNDERGLAZE? 

• A

• LUG

• LG

• T

Which of the following glazes do you need to put a transparent coat of glaze on if you want it shiny? 

• LG glazes

• A glazes

• LUG glazes

• All of them

How many coats of glaze should you put on when you are glazing? 

• 1

• 2-3

• 5-6