Clay Working Quiz

What should you do to prevent clay from drying out?

• Leave it uncovered

• Cover it with a plastic bag

• Expose it to air

• Place it in direct sunlight

Why is it important to keep your area clean when working with clay?

• To avoid making a mess

• To prevent clay dust from being harmful

• To make the clay dry faster

• To improve the color of the clay

How thick can clay be when working with it?

• As thick as your wrist

• As thick as your thumb

• As thick as your finger

• As thick as your palm

What is the term used to describe clay that has been watered down and acts as a glue in slip/score technique?

• SLAB

• SLIP

• COIL

• GLAZE

Which process involves kneading the clay to remove air pockets and create a uniform consistency?

• FIRING

• SCORING

• WEDGING

• GLAZING

What is the term for clay objects that have been fired for the first time and without any glaze applied to them?

• GREENWARE

• BISQUE WARE

• GLAZE WARE

• SLIP

What is the name of the tool with a wooden handle and a wire loop used for carving and hollowing out clay forms?

• FETTLING KNIFE

• LOOP TOOL

• KILN

• SLAB ROLLER

What is the term for glass-forming chemicals, usually with colorants added, that form a pleasing, usually glossy coating to the surface of the clay when fired in a kiln?

• SLIP

• GLAZE

• SCORE

• COIL

How do you connect two pieces of clay?

• Just stick it together

• Slip and Score

• Smooth them together

• There is no point in putting clay together

When you score clay, you do which of the following?

• scratch into the clay surface

• make slip

• add points

• cut with the wire