Ceramics Flashcard

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Ceramics

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The art of working with clay

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What is the purpose of wedging in ceramics?

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To align clay particles and remove air bubbles

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Which of the following is NOT a hand-building method in ceramics? Coil, Slab, Pinch, Throwing

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Throwing

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What must be done when joining two pieces of clay?

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Each piece must be scored, slipped and smoothed

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What is the coil method best suited for?

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Building curvy vases and tall pots

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Reason why clay can blow-up in the kiln during firing process?

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Clay is too wet

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Which type of clay is known for being soft, pliable, and easy to work with?

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Plastic-ware

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What is the term for clay that has been allowed to dry slightly, making it stiff but still workable?

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Leather-hard

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What is greenware in ceramics?

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Unfired clay

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What is bisque ware?

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A ceramic ware that has been fired once