Unfired clay that is free of water and ready to fire; most fragile state.

Clay products that have been fired for permanence.

A method of creating pots by building bottom and walls with even, ropelike or snakelike pieces of clay

A moist earth of decomposed rock; used in products such as pottery, bricks, tiles, and sculpture

Making clay products permanent through baking at high temperatures in a kiln.

Unfired clay that isn't quite dry yet firm enough to carve; clay that has stiffened slightly .

Making marks on the edges of two pieces of clay before joining with slip.

Clay evenly rolled and formed by draping or joining.

Clay in an unfired state (moist, leather hard, or bone dry)

Clay diluted with to the consistency of cream; used for joining 2 pieces of clay; acts like a glue.

Creating vessels on a potter's wheel.

Colors that can be painted on green ware that will show through a clear glaze.

Kneading moist clay to eliminate air bubbles and produce a uniform texture.

Mixture of clay and glaze with a specific, predetermined melting point; used in firing.

A finely ground mineral solution painted on bisque ware; when fired, it becomes glassy.

A furnace used for firing clay products; electric, gas, or wood-fired.