Year 7 Ceramics - Coil

A method of kneading the clay body to make it homogenous and remove air pockets and water.

• Wedging

• Firing

• Plastic Stage

• Glaze

Answer explanation

Wedging is the process of kneading clay to ensure it is uniform, removing air pockets and excess water, making it ready for shaping. This is essential for achieving a consistent texture in the clay body.

 The scratching of the clay surface, prior to applying slip, so that the slip penetrates the clay and bonds the two pieces better.

• throwing it

• wedging

• slip

• scouring and slipping

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'scouring and slipping' as it refers to the process of scratching the clay surface to enhance the bond when applying slip, ensuring better adhesion between the pieces.

The Three Stages of Clay:

• Greenware, Bisqueware,

  Glazeware

• wet, dry and garbage

• dirt, water and mud

Answer explanation

The correct stages of clay are Greenware, Bisqueware, and Glazeware. These terms refer to the different states of clay during the pottery-making process, unlike the incorrect options which do not relate to clay stages.

A method of creating a form by attaching ropes of clay on top of one another.

• Coil Building

• Glaze Fired

• Kiln

• Coning

Answer explanation

Coil Building is a technique where ropes of clay are stacked on top of each other to create forms. This method allows for building complex shapes and is distinct from other terms like Glaze Fired or Kiln, which refer to firing processes.

Rolling out clay into rope like pieces

• snake

• macrame

• coil

• skinny

Answer explanation

Rolling clay into rope-like pieces is best described as making a 'coil'. A coil is a shape formed by winding or twisting, which fits the action of rolling clay into such forms.

The stage when clay has been through the initial firing without glaze.

• Bisque Fired

• Wedging

• Bone Dry

• Greenware

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Bisque Fired', which refers to clay that has been fired once without glaze. This stage follows 'Greenware' and precedes glazing, making it a crucial step in pottery.

Which stage of clay is known for being the most fragile and must be handled with care before firing?

• Leather Hard

• Greenware

• Bisqueware

• Glazeware

Answer explanation

Greenware is the stage of clay that is most fragile and must be handled with care before firing. It is unfired clay that can easily break or deform, unlike Leather Hard, Bisqueware, and Glazeware, which are more stable.

The stage when the clay body is damp and cool to the touch but can no longer be molded. Pieces are easily attached with slip.

• Leather Hard

• Slab Building

• Coil Building

• Centering

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Leather Hard' because at this stage, the clay is firm enough to hold its shape but still retains some moisture, allowing for pieces to be joined using slip without being moldable.

Making small scratches in the surfaces of two clay pieces in order to attach them with slip.

• Score

• Glaze

• Leather Hard

• Centering

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Score' because making small scratches, or scoring, on the surfaces of clay pieces helps create a stronger bond when attaching them with slip. This technique is essential in ceramics for joining pieces.

What is the term for clay that is partially dry but still workable?

• Bisqueware

• Greenware

• Leather Hard

• Bone Dry

Answer explanation

The term 'Leather Hard' refers to clay that is partially dry but still retains enough moisture to be workable. This state allows for carving and joining pieces, unlike 'Bone Dry' which is completely dry and fragile.