Metepéc Ceramic Center Quiz

Metepéc is a ceramic center located in _______?

• France

• Mexico

• Erie

The type of clay that is used in Metepéc and that we used on our sun project is called...?

• White clay

• Polymer clay

• Terra cotta

Cheerful suns are displayed in Metepéc to symbolize...?

• Quetzalcoatl

• Good luck

• Color

__________ is clay that has been fired one time.

The type of glaze that we applied to our suns is called...?

• Paint

• Slip

• Underglaze

How did you get the edges of your sun smooth?

What did you have to do to make sure your 3-D features stayed in place?

Explain why the first layer of glaze dried so very quickly on your sun.

How is your sun project like the Aztec Calendar?

BONUS: Name another type of ceramic that the artists of Metepec are known for.