Ceramic Terminology

What is the dry form of clay before water has been added?

• Powder

• Paste

• Slip

• Lump

Which stage of clay should NOT be worked in, but slip can be used for surface decoration?

• Wet

• Bone dry

• Bisque

• Leather hard

At which stage is clay best used for making pottery or ceramic pieces, where it should not be sticky and should not crack on the outer edges when bent?

• Plastic

• Bone dry

• Bisque

• Slip

At which stage is all tooling and carving done, and the clay is partially dry and semi-plastic with a leathery consistency?

• Leather hard

• Bisque

• Greenware

• Bone dry

Which stage describes clay that is completely free of water and moisture, and is also referred to as GREENWARE?

• Bone Dry

• Bisque

• Leather Hard

• Plastic

What is the term for clay that has been fired in the kiln without glaze on it?

• Bisque

• Slip

• Greenware

• Earthenware

What is the term for clay that has been glazed or coated to protect it from absorbing water and other fluids, and is used for utilitarian purposes?

• Glazed

• Bisque

• Greenware

• Slip

What process involves drying clay on plaster bats until workable and then kneading it on canvas until plastic to remove excess moisture?

• Preparation of Clay

• Bisque Firing

• Glazing

• Throwing

What is the process called where a ball of clay is pinched to form a small bowl or cup?

• Pinch

• Slab

• Wheel Throwing

• Coiling

What is the name for ware constructed with clay coils?

• Coil built

• Slab built

• Wheel thrown

• Pinch pot