Ceramics Quiz

What is the term used when clay is being modeled?

• Greenware

• Slip

• Bisque

• Glaze

Which stage of clay is described as "completely dry and ready for firing"?

• Slip

• Plastic

• Bone-Dry

• Leather-Hard

What tool is used for cutting clay?

• Needle Tool

• Wire Cutter

• Rib

• Sponge

Which technique involves forming a ball of clay and pressing your thumb into the center?

• Coil Building

• Slab Building

• Pinch Pot

• Score and Slip

What is the process of rolling clay into long ropes and layering them called?

• Pinch Pot

• Coil Building

• Slab Building

• Carving

What is the purpose of scoring in ceramics?

• To smooth the surface

• To create designs

• To scratch the surface where pieces will join

• To apply glaze

Which principle of design involves patterns or surfaces?

• Form

• Texture

• Balance

• Functionality

Which principle of design refers to stability in your design?

• Texture

• Form

• Balance

• Functionality

What is the first firing that hardens the clay called?

• Slip

• Bisque

• Glaze

• Bone-Dry

What is the purpose of glazing in ceramics?

• Applying liquid glass that melts and bonds during the second firing

• Hardening the clay

• Attaching clay elements

• Using stamps to press designs