Working with Clay Techniques

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What is the first step to working with clay?

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Wedging

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You want your clay thickness to be less than...

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1 inch

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If your clay is too thick it might

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Explode in the kiln

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How do you attach pieces of clay to each other?

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Slip and Score

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How many times do you fire the kiln before your piece is done?

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2

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When you're working on a project for multiple days how do you keep it from drying out?

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Cover with plastic so it doesn't dry out

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What are the three stages of clay?

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Wet, Leather Hard, and Bone Dry

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True or false: To clean up, sweep all clay dust with a broom.

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False

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What makes your clay colorful and look like glass?

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glaze made of finely ground minerals