WorksheetsCeramic Basics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the device called that fires clay pieces and turns them into ceramics?
kiln
oven
kennel
kilt
In order to remove air bubbles and create a harmonious clay body one should _____________ the clay
warp
wedge
knead
smush
Your clay vessel has dried out completely. It is now considered?
leatherhard
bone dry
ceramic
plastic
You have applied underglaze on you clay piece. On which shelf should it go in the kiln room?
Bisque
Glaze
You have applied underglaze all over you clay form. Does it need to be placed on stilts to go in the kiln?
Yes
No
The first firing of a clay piece is called?
Glaze
Bisque
Cooked
Burned
Your clay form is not ready to go into the kiln if
It has a dusty surface
It feels brittle
It is cold
You want to add color to a greenware piece of clay. You should use...
Glaze
Underglaze
What is the term for clay that is stiff but still has moisture? This is a good time to carve into your clay piece.
Plastic
Leatherhard
Bone Dry
Your clay is at it's most fragile state when it is _____________. You should handle with extreme care.
Bone dry
Leatherhard
Plastic
You have finished constructing your clay form. You should now put it on your shelf without any plastic at all so it can dry.
True
False
You can join wet clay to dry clay.
True
False
Carving through underglaze to show the natural color of the clay is called.
Scratching
Sgrafitto
Scoring
You have applied glaze to the bottom of your clay piece. It should be placed on what when put in the kiln room?
The shelf
Stilts
Kiln Furniture
When you are done getting clay from the clay bag. You should...
close the bag so no air can get in.
leave it wide open so it can be exposed to air.
A flat sheet of clay is referred to as?
Coil
Pinch
Slab
In order to achieve even thickness of clay when making a slab you should use?
A roller
Guide sticks
The palm of your hand
You have a greenware piece of clay. You can now apply glaze to your form.
True
False
In order to join two pieces of clay you must?
Smoosh it together really hard
Score, slip, and weld
Wedge the pieces
Add water to the two pieces being joined
The color the glaze looks while in the bottle is the same way the glaze will look after being fired.
True
False
