Ceramics Quiz

What is the term for clay that is in the liquid stage?

• Leatherhard

• Slip

• Bone dry

• Bisque

Which stage of clay is described as partially dry and slightly moveable?

• Bone dry

• Glazeware

• Leatherhard

• Bisque

What is the most fragile stage of clay that cannot be altered?

• Slip

• Bone dry

• Leatherhard

• Bisque

What is the term for clay that has undergone one firing and is no longer clay?

• Greenware

• Glazeware

• Bisque

• Slip

Which tool is specifically used to cut clay?

• Scraper

• Rib

• Fettling knife

• Sponge

What is the purpose of a scraper in ceramics?

• To cut clay

• To remove surface imperfections

• To smooth the surface area

• To finish the surface

Which tool is used to smooth the surface area of clay?

• Rib

• Sponge

• Scraper

• Needle

What is the function of a sponge in ceramics?

• To cut clay

• To smooth the surface

• To finish the surface

• To pierce through clay

Which tool is used for building and decorating in ceramics?

• Needle

• Rib

• Decorating/banding wheel

• Scraper

What is the purpose of a needle in ceramics?

• For carving

• For piercing through clay

• For smoothing surfaces

• For cutting clay