Maria Martinez pottery video

Where did Maria Martinez live?

• Mexico

• New Mexico

• Arizona

• Guatemala

What did Maria do first before she made her clay?

• She made glaze.

• She made lunch.

• She gave thanks.

• She took a walk.

What were some of the ingredients in the clay that Maria made? Check all that apply.

• Blue Sand

• Red Sand

• Red Clay

• Water

Maria states that she works in harmony with nature and takes only what she needs, true or false?

• True

• False

Maria builds her pot on a poki. What is a poki?

• A rock.

• A coil.

• A slab.

• A piece of old pottery.

What is a coil of clay?

• A flat piece of clay.

• A ball of clay.

• A rope of clay.

• A pinch pot.

How does Maria Create the shiny glossy appearance on the outside of her pottery?

• Maria uses a Yucca leaf to smooth the sides.

• Maria uses wood to smooth the sides.

• Maria uses polishing stones to smooth the sides.

• Maria uses water to smooth the sides.

What is painted onto the sundried pottery to create designs?

• Slip

• Glaze

• Water

• Paint

Where are the pieces fired?

• In a kiln.

• In an oven.

• In an outside pit.

What causes the dark black color on Marias Pottery?

• Black glaze.

• Black paint.

• By smothering the fire with dried cow manure & ashes which creates carbon.

• Flames.