Birdsell - Ceramics - Stages of Clay and Safety with Clay

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What is super wet slop; can be used as pottery glue? The first stage of clay.

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Slip

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What stage is clay ready to construct and model? The second stage of clay.

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plastic

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What is the third stage of clay where it is semi-dry and good for carving?

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leatherhard

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The fifth stage of clay is air dry and ready to fire in the kiln.

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bone dry

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What clay stage is fired in the kiln once, "hard rock."

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bisque

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What stage of clay is fired in the kiln twice, "shiny coat."

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glazed

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Stages 1-5 can be _____________.

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Recycled

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Stages 6-7 are _____________.

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Permanent

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Safety Rule #1 when working with clay it is better to clean how?

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Wet

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When working with clay dust or powdered glaze, you must wear a what?

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Mask