Ceramics Flashcard

Front

What is the term used when clay is being modeled?

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Greenware

Front

Which stage of clay is described as "completely dry and ready for firing"?

Back

Bone-Dry

Front

What tool is used for cutting clay?

Back

Wire Cutter

Front

Which technique involves forming a ball of clay and pressing your thumb into the center?

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Pinch Pot

Front

What is the process of rolling clay into long ropes and layering them called?

Back

Coil Building

Front

What is the purpose of scoring in ceramics?

Back

To scratch the surface where pieces will join

Front

Which principle of design involves patterns or surfaces?

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Texture

Front

Which principle of design refers to stability in your design?

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Balance

Front

What is the first firing that hardens the clay called?

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Bisque

Front

What is the purpose of glazing in ceramics?

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Applying liquid glass that melts and bonds during the second firing