WorksheetsCeramic Clay Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is slip?
Clay mixed with water to make it into a paste or liquid
A tool used to smooth clay surfaces
A type of glaze for pottery
A special knife
What is plastic clay?
Joining two pieces of clay together
Decorating ceramic projects with designs
Moldable clay
Hard clay
What is leather-hard clay?
Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing
Clay that is still wet and moldable
Clay that has dried slightly but is not fully dry
Clay that has been fired once
An umbrella term for all stages of clay that are not fired.
Slip
Greenware
Bisque
Glazeware
What is bone dry clay?
Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing
Clay that is still wet and moldable
Clay that has dried slightly but is not fully dry
Clay that has been fired once
What is bisque?
Clay mixed with water to make it into a paste or liquid
Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing
Clay that has been fired once
Clay that has been glazed and fired
What is glaze ware?
Clay mixed with water to make it into a paste or liquid
Clay that is fully dry and ready for firing
Clay that has been fired once
Clay that has been glazed and fired
What tool can be used for scoring clay?
Fork/knife
Spoon
Finger
Sponge/wooden rib
What tool is used to smooth and compress clay?
Wire tool
Rib tool
Knife
Spoon
What does a damp sponge do when smoothing clay?
Adds moisture to the clay
Smooths the surface without adding moisture
Cuts deep cracks open
Score the clay
