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Ceramics Basics

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  • Once clay has been glazed and fired it is called what?
    glazeware
  • The object used to fire ceramics projects is called what?
    kiln
  • When clay is easily moldable it is said to be what?
    plastic
  • Clay comes from decomposed what?
    rock
  • Clay that is ready to be fired is called bone dry or what?
    greenware
  • NOT glazing the bottom of your pot is called what?
    dryfoot
  • Once clay has been fired in the kiln it is called what?
    bisqueware
  • What is the process of joining clay together called?
    score and slip
  • Scoring clay is when you do what to it?
    give it texture
  • Physically, the crystal structure of clay resembles what?
    deck of wet playing cards
  • You should apply how many layers of glaze?
    2-3
  • True or False ? The atmosphere of the kiln dictates the color or clay and glaze?
    true
  • Clay is a combination of alumina, silica, and what?
    water
  • How many firings are there usually?
    2
  • What is the process of adding heat to ceramics material called?
    firing
  • When working with clay, slip is like what other material used in art?
    glue
  • What causes the glaze ingredients to form a glass?
    heat
  • Glaze is a glassy surface covering that makes a pot
    waterproof
  • Chemically, glaze contains silica, alumina, and what?
    flux
  • Clay that is good for carving is in what stage?
    leather hard