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are all pieces glazed?
no, some are left natural
what are the two main reasons for glazing a clay piece?
glaze is used to seal the surface and for decoration
how do you know when your clay project is ready to be fired?
when the clay piece is bone dry, no moisture, brittle, doesn't feel cold on your cheeks
what is the fifth stage of drying/completion of a clay object?
glaze-ware: second firing, has been glazed. may hold water unless cracked
what is the fourth stage of drying/completion of a clay object?
bisque-ware: what the clay is called after first firing in the kiln
what is the third stage of drying/completion of a clay object?
bone dry: clay is brittle, ready to fire, room temperature
what is the second stage of drying/completion of a clay object?
leather hard: hold its shape, starting to dry, moist; the time to score and slip, cool, can't manipulate
what is the first stage of drying/completion of a clay object?
plastic: the clay is wet, easily manipulated
list tools that can be used in creating your project.. (at least 5)
knife, fork, rolling pin, cheese grater, wire loop, rubber, rib, pin tool, fettling, plaster, bat, etc.
at what stage do you add pieces of clay together?
when it achieves a leather hard state
what technique do you use to join pieces together? (2 steps)
scoring the surface, then adding slip
why is it important to wedge the clay? (3)
1. to remove air bubbles
2. to remove excess moisture
3. to obtain a uniform texture
what is a kiln?
a furnance for firing ceramic projects
what are the three hand-built techniques?
1. slab
2. coil
3. pinch
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