The 7 Stages of clay

What is the most common dry clay used in pottery?

• Bentonite

• Kaolin

• Ball clay

• Fireclay

What is slip clay primarily used for?

• Firing in a kiln

• Creating clay sculptures

• Mixing with glazes

• Decoration and adhesive purposes

What is the term used for clay that has been fired once?

• Bisque Clay

• Plastic Clay

• Leather Hard Clay

• Slip Clay

What does the leather hard clay stage feel like to the touch?

• Slippery

• Wet and sticky

• Hard and brittle

• Dry and cool

What is the clay referred to as at the bone dry stage?

• Plasticware

• Glazeware

• Bisqueware

• Greenware

What is the ideal stage for glazing clay?

• Glazeware Stage

• Bisqueware Stage

• Bone Dry Clay Stage

• Leather Hard Clay Stage

What temperature range does the low fire stage of firing occur at?

• Around 1800 degrees

• Around 2380 degrees

• Around 2000 degrees

• Around 2200 degrees

What can happen if clay is not completely bone dry before firing?

• It can melt

• It can discolor

• It can explode

• It can shrink

What is the main purpose of the slip clay stage?

• To harden the clay

• To dry out the clay

• To make the clay more workable

• To add moisture for various uses

What does the bisqueware stage involve?

• Adding colorants

• Firing in a kiln

• Applying wet clay

• Mixing with water