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Ceramic Glazing

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a glaze in ceramics?

a)
A glaze in ceramics is a tool used for shaping clay.
b)
A glaze in ceramics is a glass-like coating applied to the surface of a ceramic piece before firing.
c)
A glaze in ceramics is a type of kiln used for firing pottery.
d)
A glaze in ceramics is a type of paint used for decoration.
2.

Why are glazes fired at a higher temperature?

a)
To ensure proper melting and bonding of the glaze materials
b)
To reduce the cost of production
c)
To speed up the firing process
d)
To create a rough texture on the surface
3.

Who discovered glaze?

a)
Ancient Egyptians
b)
Vikings
c)
Mayans
d)
Ancient Romans
4.

What is glaze composition?

a)
A type of dance move
b)
A popular dessert recipe
c)
A method of cleaning windows
d)
Ingredients and ratios used to create a glaze for ceramics or pottery.
5.

What is glaze composed of?

a)

Glass + Salt = Glaze

b)

Butter + eggs + vanilla extract = Glaze

c)

Flint + Flux + Clay = Glaze

d)

Slip + Kiln Firing = Glaze

6.

Name three types of glaze:

a)

All of these

b)

Opaque,

Rough,

Smooth

c)

Matte (dull),

Glossy,

Transparent (see-through)

d)

Colored, metallic, earth oxides

7.

How many coats of glaze do you put on your bisque-fired ceramic artwork?

a)

One to two, if it's too thick it will appear gluggy

b)

Four to five, the thicker the better

c)

As much as you like

d)

Two to three, this will create a strong depth in colour

8.

Why don't you mix colours together?

4 lines
9.

Circle the tertiary colours

10.

The container contains labelling that indicates....

a)

The way you should apply the glaze

b)

Details about the safety of the glaze

c)

The colour the glaze might end up being after firing

d)

All of these