Ceramics Concepts and Vocabulary Flashcard

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What are the primary colors used in art and design?

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Red, Yellow, Blue

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In coil construction, what is the primary technique used to build up the walls of a ceramic piece?

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Stacking coils

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What does the atmosphere in a kiln refer to during the firing process?

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The temperature inside the kiln, the type of fuel used, and the amount of oxygen present.

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How does wax resist work in ceramics?

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It prevents glaze from adhering to certain areas

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What is the purpose of raw glazing in ceramics?

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To apply glaze to unfired clay

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What role does calcium carbonate play in ceramic glazes?

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It acts as a flux.

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How can you differentiate between transparent and opaque glazes?

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Transparent glazes allow light to pass through.

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What is the significance of kiln temperature cones in ceramics?

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They indicate the maturity of the clay and glaze.

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What is sgraffito in ceramics?

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A technique of carving designs into clay.

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What is the Mishima technique in ceramics?

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A technique of inlaying colored clay into incised lines.