Worksheets3E CH:6 QUIZ
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Fill in the blank: Applying pressure to a spinning lump of clay to position it for even rotation is called _________.
Centering
Throwing
Trimming
Wedging
Fill in the blank: Squeezing the upper part of a thrown form as it rotates on the wheel to decrease the size of its diameter is known as _________.
Collaring
Trimming
Centering
Wedging
Part of the centering process, raising clay to form a cone as it spins on the wheel head is called (a) .
The result of successfully centering clay on the wheel, an opened (a) is necessary to begin throwing vessels, pots, and plates.
Match the following terms with their definitions related to clay vessels.
Pouring Lip
A groove used for pouring liquid that is shaped into the collar of a clay vessel, such as a pitcher, ewer, or jug.
Spout
A tube or lip projecting from a container, through which liquid can be poured.
Funnel
A device useful for guiding liquid or powder into a small opening.
Channel
A passage for directing the flow of liquid.
The process of refining a leather-hard shape with cutting tools is known as _________.
Trimming
Sanding
Polishing
Glazing
A hinged tool used for measuring diameters on the inside or outside of a three-dimensional form.
The tendency of matter to “flee from the center” when spun.
The flat, circular revolving plate of the potter’s wheel upon which the pot is formed.
A clay ridge that holds the lid of a pot, allowing it to rest securely.
Flange
Raising clay to form a cone during the centering process.
Flattening
Coning
Plumming
CIipping
A base for throwing, hand building, or drying; usually made of plastic, pressboard, plywood, or plaster.
Bat
Handle-like projection on the side of the pot.
Dome
Lid
Bug
Lug
Squeezing the upper part of a thrown form as it rotates on the wheel to decrease its diameter.
Collaring
dollaring
Coning
Trimming
Applying pressure to a spinning lump of clay to position it for even rotation.
Centering
Doming
Coning
Pouring
Groove is used for pouring liquid shaped into a clay vessel's collar, such as a pitcher, ewer, or jug.
Spouting Lip
Pouring Lip
Douring Lip
Pouty Lip
The process of refining a leather-hard shape with cutting tools.
A wheel powered by the potter’s foot rather than by electricity.
The result of successfully centering clay on the wheel.
Plume
Cone
Collar
Dome
Making a hollow in centered clay on the wheel, then creating a base and shaping the clay into its intended basic form.
Opening the Base
Opening the Dome
Closing the Roof
Collaring the Center
