COPY: Clay Stages and Properties
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COPY: Clay Stages and Properties

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What is the primary purpose of slip in clay work?

  • It strengthens the clay structure.
  • It is used to fire the clay.
  • It acts as glue to attach clay pieces. (correct)
  • It serves as a colorant.

    • Plastic clay is composed of 75% clay and 25% water.

    False

    What happens to bone-dry clay if it is handled too much?

    It will crack or break.

    Clay that has been fired once and is permanent is known as __________.

    <p>bisqueware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the stages of clay with their descriptions:

    <p>Slip = Used for attaching pieces together Leather-Hard = Can be carved but is still fragile Bisqueware = Fired clay that is permanent Glazeware = Final stage with a shiny coating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following techniques is used for hand-building in clay?

    <p>Pinch Pot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Air contracts when it is heated up, which can cause clay projects to explode in the kiln.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of wedging clay?

    <p>To prepare the clay for wheel throwing and hand building.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method involves shaping clay using only your fingers?

    <p>Pinch method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clay can go down the sink without any issue.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of kneading clay to remove air pockets called?

    <p>Wedging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To connect two pieces of clay together, one must use the ___ technique.

    <p>slip/score</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

    <p>Bone dry = Clay that is completely dried but not yet fired Greenware = Unfired clay objects Slip = Watered down clay acting as glue Score = To draw lines into clay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What thickness should no part of the clay be thicker than?

    <p>Your thumb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is acceptable to trap air within the clay while working.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the end of each class, your project should be placed in a bag with a damp ___ and sealed tightly.

    <p>paper towel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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