Ceramics 1 Final Study Guide

Priya is using a technique on her pinch pot that changes the color of raised surfaces by lightly swiping paint over them.

• Brush Glazing

• Dipping

• Dry-Brushing

• Incising

Answer explanation

Dry-Brushing involves lightly swiping paint over a textured surface to change the color of raised areas only, which we used in class on our pinch pots with Rub n' Buff.

How many coats of glaze must Scarlett apply for full coverage on her ceramic vase?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 4

Answer explanation

Scarlett must apply 3 coats of glaze with a brush on her ceramic vase for full coverage. Too many coats and the glaze can run off the piece, too few or too thin coats will not be food safe.

In a pottery class, Ethan learned that this glazing technique is only permissible at the top of a ceramic vase because it equates to 6 brushed coats when only 3 are called for.

• Dry-Footing

• Dry-Brushing

• Brush Glazing

• Layering with a 2nd glaze color

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Layering with a 2nd glaze color' because it equates to 6 brushed coats, which is only permissible at the top of a ceramic vase. This is because the glaze WILL DRIP and if it is too close to the bottom, it will stick to the kiln shelf or cookie.

Zoe wants to imprint designs into her clay. Which tools can she use?

• Texture Rollers and Texture Molds

• Needle Tool and Modeling Tool

• Slab Roller and Coil Extruder

• Banding Wheel and Rubber Kidney

Answer explanation

Zoe can use Texture Rollers and Texture Molds to imprint intricate designs into her clay slab like we did with our Textured Plates and Cylinders.

In a ceramics class, Isla is learning to make Pinch Pots. Which of the following is true about the technique she should use?

• She should carefully pinch to proper thickness starting from the bottom and moving upward.

• The pots should have a round bottom.

• The walls should be no thicker than 1/2 inch.

• The pots should have a flat bottom.

• There is no correct technique.

Answer explanation

Isla should carefully pinch to proper thickness starting from the bottom and moving upward. The pots should have a round bottom and the walls should be no thicker than 1/2 inch.

During a ceramics class, what is important for using the slab roller to prepare clay?

• Compress the edges of the clay before putting it through the slab roller.

• Make the clay wider than the template before using the slab roller.

• Use a slab cloth underneath the clay to avoid sticking and ease transport.

• Put a ramp on the edge of the clay that enters the roller first.

• Transport your slabs without them drooping.

Answer explanation

All of these steps are important! Don't forget that clay has a memory and slabs can warp as they dry if the clay is not handled carefully!

During a pottery class, Aria is constructing a coil vase. What can she add to the inside seam for additional strength and support?

• A reinforcement coil

• Glue

• More slip

• Glaze

Answer explanation

To add additional strength to joins and seams in pottery, Aria can use a reinforcement coil. This helps in providing structural support and durability to the vase.

Noah has been working on a clay sculpture for his art class project, but it dried out too much. How should he store it if he wants to revive the sculpture?

• Only in a sealed plastic bag

• Only wrapped in dry paper towel

• Wrapped in damp paper towel and sealed in a plastic bag

• Wrapped in dry paper towel and sealed in a plastic bag

• It does not matter how you store it.

Answer explanation

To revive the dried clay sculpture, Noah should wrap it in damp paper towel and seal it in a plastic bag to add moisture back into the clay.

Anika is learning to build a vase by hand and wants to view her work from all angles without touching the clay excessively. Which tool should she use?

• Plastic Bat

• Potter's Wheel

• Banding Wheel

• Template

Answer explanation

Anika should use a Banding Wheel to minimize touching the clay excessively and view her work from all angles by spinning the wheel.

Samuel is working on bisqueware and wants to apply a substance that turns glass-like when heated. What should he use?

• Acrylic Paint

• Slip

• Glaze

• Rub n' Buff

Answer explanation

Samuel should use Glaze because it can be brushed or layered on bisqueware and turns glass-like when heated to a high temperature.