Sculpture 1 Unit 2 Vocab Quiz

Which component in a clay mixture determines its plasticity and suitability for different sculpting techniques?

• Wedging

• Clay Body

• Slip

• Glaze

The process of kneading clay to remove air bubbles and achieve uniform consistency is known as ______.

• Glazing

• Wedging

• Scoring

• Vitrification

Which technique involves joining two pieces of clay by scratching the surfaces and applying slip?

• Pinch Technique

• Score and Slip

• Coil Building

• Slab Building

A liquid clay mixture used as 'glue' to bond pieces of clay is called ______.

• Slip

• Glaze

• Underglaze

• Grog

What quality of clay allows it to be easily shaped and molded without cracking?

• Plasticity

• Leather-Hard

• Bone-Dry

• Shrinkage

The stage where clay is partially dry but still workable, ideal for carving or adding details, is known as ______.

• Bone-Dry

• Leather-Hard

• Greenware

• Bisque Firing

What is the stage where clay is completely dry and ready to be fired, very fragile?

• Leather-Hard

• Bone-Dry

• Greenware

• Vitrification

The first firing of clay, which removes all moisture and prepares it for glazing, is called ______.

• Bisque Firing

• Kiln Wash

• Vitrification

• Shrinkage

What is applied to bisque-fired clay that, when fired, creates a glassy surface?

• Slip

• Glaze

• Underglaze

• Opaque Glaze

A special coating applied to kiln shelves to protect them is known as ______.

• Kiln Wash

• Glaze

• Slip

• Grog