Ceramics Quiz

What is the purpose of a banding wheel in ceramics?

• To fire ceramic objects

• To store projects while working on them

• For manually rotating a ceramic piece while it is being worked on

• To add color to ceramic pieces

What does 'Bone Dry' refer to in the context of ceramics?

• A method of painting ceramics

• A stage of drying where all moisture in the clay has evaporated and the clay surface no longer feels cold

• The process of glazing ceramics

• The initial mixing stage of clay and water

Which term describes clay that has been fired once and remains unglazed?

• Greenware

• Bisqueware

• Slip

• Leather Hard

What is the term for adding clay to the surface to create texture?

• Incised

• Impressed

• Additive

• Stain

What is the function of a kiln in ceramics?

• To dry the clay before it is fired

• To mix different types of clays

• To decorate the clay

• To fire ceramic objects

What is the part of the vase that connects the mouth to the shoulder?

• Neck

• Foot

• Lip Rim

• Body/Belly

Which tool is used in pottery to create smooth surfaces and patterns?

• Needle Tool

• Wire Tool

• Wooden Knife

• Ribbon/Loop Tools

What is the bottom part of the vase called?

• Shoulder

• Neck

• Foot

• Mouth

Identify the tool that is specifically designed for cutting clay.

• Metal Kidney

• Needle Tool

• Wire Tool

• Rubber Kidney

Bisque firing is

• The first time clay is fired. Once it is bisque fired it can never turn back to plastic clay

• The third time clay is fired. Once it is bisque fired it becomes porous.

• Allowing clay to air dry fully

• The second time clay is fired to make it shiny and waterproof