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Ceramic Clay Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is slip?

a)

Clay mixed with water to make it into a paste or liquid

b)

A tool used to smooth clay surfaces

c)

A type of glaze for pottery

d)

A special knife

2.

What is plastic clay?

a)

Joining two pieces of clay together

b)

Decorating ceramic projects with designs

c)

Moldable clay

d)

Hard clay

3.

What is leather-hard clay?

a)

Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing

b)

Clay that is still wet and moldable

c)

Clay that has dried slightly but is not fully dry

d)

Clay that has been fired once

4.

An umbrella term for all stages of clay that are not fired.

a)

Slip

b)

Greenware

c)

Bisque

d)

Glazeware

5.

What is bone dry clay?

a)

Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing

b)

Clay that is still wet and moldable

c)

Clay that has dried slightly but is not fully dry

d)

Clay that has been fired once

6.

What is bisque?

a)

Clay mixed with water to make it into a paste or liquid

b)

Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing

c)

Clay that has been fired once

d)

Clay that has been glazed and fired

7.

What is glaze ware?

a)

Clay mixed with water to make it into a paste or liquid

b)

Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing

c)

Clay that has been fired once

d)

Clay that has been glazed and fired

8.

What tool can be used for scoring clay?

a)

Fork/knife

b)

Spoon

c)

Finger

d)

Sponge/wooden rib

9.

What tool is used to smooth and compress clay?

a)

Wire tool

b)

Rib tool

c)

Knife

d)

Spoon

10.

What does a damp sponge do when smoothing clay?

a)

Adds moisture to the clay

b)

Smooths the surface without adding moisture

c)

Cuts deep cracks open

d)

Score the clay