Exploring the World of Clay

Front

What is clay?

Back

A natural material made of tiny particles of rock than can be molded into shapes when wet and hardens when baked.

Front

If you want to attach two pieces of clay together, which technique should you use?

Back

Scoring and slipping

Front

What is the process called when clay is heated at high temperatures to harden it?

Back

Firing

Front

Compare the coil and slab techniques in clay sculpting. Which would be better for making a flat tile, and why?

Back

Slab, because it allows for flat, even surfaces

Front

Why is wedging clay important before starting a sculpting project?

Back

It removes air bubbles and evens out moisture.

Front

What substance is necessary to join two pieces of clay together?

Back

slip

Front

You need to slip and score all pieces of clay before attaching them.

Back

True

Front

Method where you push and pull the clay with your fingers

Back

Pinch Method

Front

What is slip?

Back

Clay mixed with water to make it into a paste or liquid

Front

What fires the clay to hard?

Back

Kiln