Clay Terms

What is clay and how is it used?

• Clay is a natural material used in pottery, ceramics, and construction.

• Clay is a type of metal used in machinery.

• Clay is a synthetic material used in textiles.

• Clay is a type of wood used in furniture making.

An armature is a framework used in sculpture to support the material being modeled. What materials are commonly used to make it?

• Wood metal and paper

• Plastic and glass and paper

• Paper and fabric

• Stone and clay

Greenware is fragile because it is:

• Made of unfired clay

• Made of glass

• Made of metal

• Made of plastic

The leather-hard stage of clay is described as:

• A stage where clay is completely dry and ready for firing.

• A stage where clay is soft and easily moldable.

• A stage where clay is partially dry but still retains some moisture, making it ideal for carving

• A stage where clay is wet and sticky.

Plasticity in clay is the property that allows it to be shaped and molded. What influences plasticity in clay?

• Water content

• Temperature

• Color

• Weight

What does 'bone dry' mean in the context of clay?

• Completely dry and ready to be fired

• Slightly moist and workable

• Wet and pliable

• Partially dry but not ready to be fired

A slab in clay work is typically used for:

• Creating pottery wheels

• Building structures and forms

• Painting and glazing

• Mixing different types of clay

Explain the coil building technique.

• The coil building technique involves rolling clay into long, snake-like coils and stacking them to create a form.

• The coil building technique is a method of weaving textiles using a loom.

• The coil building technique is a process of assembling electronic circuits using coils.

• The coil building technique is a method of constructing buildings using steel coils.

The pinch technique in clay work is:

• a method of shaping clay by pinching it between the fingers

• a technique of rolling clay into long, thin pieces

• a method of joining two pieces of clay together

• a technique of carving intricate designs into clay

What is slip and how is it used in clay work?

• Slip is a liquid mixture of clay and water used to join clay pieces together.

• Slip is a type of glaze used to color pottery.

• Slip is a tool used to shape clay.

• Slip is a technique for drying clay quickly.