Patterns & Clay

Which term refers to repeating elements in a design?

• Contrast

• Emphasis

• Smooth

• Pattern

What is the term for the oven used to fire pottery?

• Glaze

• Kiln

• Ceramics

• Clay

What term describes clay that is completely air-dried?

• Smooth

• Score

• Bone Dry

• Ceramics

What can patterns be used to create in art?

• Balance, unity, and contrast

• Confusion, disarray, and randomness

• Noise, silence, and pitch

• Brightness, saturation, and hue

What is clay?

• A coarse-grained earth material that can be molded when dry.

• A fine-grained earth material that can be molded when wet.

• A type of rock that is found on the surface of the earth.

• A liquid substance found within the earth's surface.

Which of the following items is NOT typically created using clay?

• Plates

• Vases

• Plastic toys

• Jewelry

What is the purpose of firing clay in order to become a ceramic?

• To soften the clay

• To change its color

• To make it permanently hold its shape

• To prepare it for painting

Approximately how hot can a kiln get?

• 400 degrees

• 1000 degrees

• 2000 degrees

• 4000 degrees

What is the first step in the kiln process for clay?

• Glaze Fired

• BISQUE Fired

• GLAZE Application

• Clay must be BONE DRY

Why is it critical for clay to be "Bone Dry" before bisque firing?

• To ensure the clay shapes hold during firing

• To prevent cracking or explosion in the kiln

• To make the clay easier to paint

• To reduce the firing time required