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Raku firing is a modern technique developed in Europe.
Raku firing is a modern technique developed in Europe.
False (B)
Sgraffito involves painting designs on the clay surface before firing.
Sgraffito involves painting designs on the clay surface before firing.
False (B)
Pit firing involves firing pottery in a kiln at controlled temperatures.
Pit firing involves firing pottery in a kiln at controlled temperatures.
False (B)
Glazing pottery only adds color to the surface and does not provide any protective benefits.
Glazing pottery only adds color to the surface and does not provide any protective benefits.
Raku firing involves placing the pottery in water immediately after removing it from the kiln.
Raku firing involves placing the pottery in water immediately after removing it from the kiln.
Each pottery technique mentioned in the text comes with its own set of challenges and rewards for artists.
Each pottery technique mentioned in the text comes with its own set of challenges and rewards for artists.
Pinching is a wheel-throwing technique used to shape clay by stacking coils of clay.
Pinching is a wheel-throwing technique used to shape clay by stacking coils of clay.
Wheel-throwing techniques involve pouring liquid clay into a plaster mold to shape the final piece.
Wheel-throwing techniques involve pouring liquid clay into a plaster mold to shape the final piece.
Coiling is a hand-building technique that allows for the creation of larger vessels and intricate designs.
Coiling is a hand-building technique that allows for the creation of larger vessels and intricate designs.
Centering is a fundamental skill in hand-building pottery techniques.
Centering is a fundamental skill in hand-building pottery techniques.
Slab building involves rolling out flat sheets of clay and cutting them into shapes to assemble the final piece.
Slab building involves rolling out flat sheets of clay and cutting them into shapes to assemble the final piece.
Slip casting is a hand-building technique that allows for creating symmetrical and refined pieces.
Slip casting is a hand-building technique that allows for creating symmetrical and refined pieces.
