Clay Quiz

What happens if you add too much water to the clay?

• It becomes hard

• It turns into slip

• It dries out

• It becomes sticky

Why is it important to cover the clay?

• To prevent it from drying out

• To keep it clean

• To maintain its temperature

• To protect it from insects

What is this stage called?

• Slip

• Slide

• Bone Dry

• Plastic

The best time for construction because it is not super wet or dry. What is this stage called?

• Plastic or wet

• Dry

• Frozen

• Liquid

After your clay is fired ONE time. This stage is called?

• Leather hard

• Greenware

• Bisque

• Glazed

Your clay is dry and has 0% water. What is this stage called?

• Bone dry

• Wet stage

• Green stage

• Leather hard

What happens if a piece of clay is too thick?

• A) It becomes stronger

• B) It explodes in the kiln

• C) It dries faster

Fill in the blank: Pieces of clay should never be thicker than your thumb and never skinnier than your ____.

• pinky.

• index finger.

• wrist.

• elbow.

After each class, what should you do to your clay?

• Leave it uncovered

• Cover it with a bag and spray 1-2 sprays of water

• Put it in the sun

• Freeze it

What is the first step in connecting pieces together?

• Add slip

• Score the surface

• Smooth out excess slip