Clay Shakers Unit Flashcard

Front

The technique for attaching two pieces of clay.

Back

Score and Slip

Front

The traditional clay forming technique used to create the shakers.

Back

Pinch Pot

Front

To meet the goal of adding appendages (arms, legs, ears, tails, leaves, stems, etc…) to the clay shakers, how many pieces of clay were to be added to the main form of the shaker?

Back

3 or more

Front

The hand position when forming a bowl.

Back

Thumb on the inside, fingers on the outside.

Front

What was added inside of the shakers before sealing them?

Back

Small beads of clay wrapped in a little paper towel.

Front

Why did Japanese artist Nobuhiro Yoshijima cut a hole into the back of the cat that she was sculpting?

Back

To hollow out the form so it doesn't explode in the kiln.

Front

Back

By carefully selecting the right tools and working slowly and intentionally.

Front

The name of the "oven" the shakers will be put into when fully dried (bone dry).

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Kiln

Front

What is the process of heating clay called?

Back

Firing

Front

What do ceramic artists brush on their clay pieces for color that can withstand high temperatures?

Back

Glaze