Pottery Terms

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Natural decomposition of granite and igneous rock that becomes permanent when heated.

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clay

Front

Texture of clay that is soft and easy to work with.

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plastic

Front

Clay stage: dried, handleable, thick leather consistency.

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leather hard

Front

Unfired, fragile clay.

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green ware

Front

Stage when clay is saturated with water, resembling thick mud, used to bond scored clay pieces.

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slip

Front

Stage when clay is fully dried and ready for bisque firing.

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bone dry

Front

First low temp firing for pottery durability, porous for glaze.

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bisque fire

Front

Scratching the clay surface before adding another piece to ensure they stick together.

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scoring

Front

Process of removing air bubbles from clay for uniform texture.

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wedging

Front

General term for ceramic in green, bisque, or glazed state.

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ware