Ceramics Clay Basics Crossword Puzzle
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- bone dry clay: when a clay piece has completely dried, but has not yet been fired in the kiln
- bisque ware: clay that has undergone a first firing in the kiln.
- clay: a fine-grained silicate mineral made when rocks break down.
- steel scraper: used to help smooth clay and remove clay stuck on surfaces.
- pinch: a technique done by sticking your thumb in a ball of clay and gently pinching around the edges.
- wire cutter: a thin wire connected by 2 pieces of wood.
- potters rib: a tool used on the pottery wheel to help shape bowls and vases.
- modeling tool: a tool used to smooth, shape and connect pieces of clay together
- slip: clay that is in a thin semi-liquid form.
- slab: a technique done by creating forms by cutting shapes out of thin sheets of clay and attaching them together
- wet clay: clay that is also referred to as plastic clay because it is easiest to work with
- leather hard clay: clay that has dried enough to hold its shape if you put pressure on it.
- sponge: a tool used to add water when using the wheel.
- needle tool: a tool used for cutting out shapes, drawing detailing and trimming.
- coil: a technique that uses long thin rope of clay.
- glaze: a chemical/mineral formula that changes in the high heat of the kiln to create a glossy, hardened coating.
- ribbon tool: used for trimming, carving, and hollowing out clay pieces
- kiln: a clay oven that bakes finished creations at a very high temperature