3D/Adv.3D Ceramic Notes Quiz

Reorder the following:

• Leather-Hard

• Bone Dry

• Bisque ware

• Greenware

• Glazeware

What is the first stage of clay called?

• Greenware

• Leather hard

• Bone Dry

• Bisque ware

Which stage of clay is described as semi-dry clay?

• Greenware

• Leather hard

• Bone Dry

• Glaze ware

At which stage is the clay completely dry and ready to fire?

• Greenware

• Leather hard

• Bone Dry

• Bisque ware

What is the term for clay that has been fired once?

• Greenware

• Leather hard

• Bone Dry

• Bisque ware

In which stage is the clay fired for the second time with glaze applied to the piece?

• Greenware

• Leather hard

• Bone Dry

• Glaze ware

What is a "Kiln" used for in ceramics?

• A) Mixing different types of clay

• B) Storing finished pottery

• C) The ceramic oven/furnace where we fire the clay

• D) Painting and glazing pottery

What is "Slip" in ceramic terms?

• A) A type of glaze used on finished pottery

• B) Watered down clay used as clay glue with greenware or leatherhard clay

• C) A tool used for shaping clay

• D) A type of ceramic paint

Which of the following is an example of a functional ceramic item?

• A) A decorative wall hanging

• B) A bowl

• C) A sculpture

• D) A painting

What does "Non-functional" mean in ceramic terms?

• A) Used for something along with being aesthetically pleasing

• B) Decoration only

• C) A type of clay used for sculpting

• D) A method of firing clay