Glaze Check-In

Glaze is the only option for finishing the surface of a piece.

• True

• False

A piece treated with paint will be waterproof and food safe.

• True

• False

What is the first thing you do before glazing or painting your piece?

• Put it in the cabinet
• Wipe off the bottom
• Quickly wash it off

How many coats of glaze should you put on a peice?

• 1
• 2-3
• 4
• 5

Should the area of a piece that touches the kiln shelf have glaze on it?

• No

• Yes

Select all reasons that we may glaze a piece.

• For decoration

• To make it cost more
• So we can eat and drink off of it
• To make it waterproof

To protect the bottom of your piece you should apply _____ before dipping in glaze.

• Pencil

• Wax

• Acrylic paint

• None of the above

What happens if you fire paint or glue in the kiln?

• It looks glossy

• It will burn away.

• It will be explode

Scratching lines into the clay before joining two pieces is called:

When glazing, you apply the glaze...

• All in one direction
• In a cross-hatch pattern