Basic Ceramics Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. Rolled, snake-like ropes of clay, joined together to build pots.
  2. 5. Construction process that can include pinching, coiling, or building with slabs.
  3. 7. Colored slip or liquid stain applied to leather hard clay or bisque ware, then coated with a clear glaze
  4. 8. What must be done to the clay before adding slip to attach two pieces.
  5. 9. A furnace or oven built of heat-resistant materials for firing pottery.
Down
  1. 1. Start with a ball of clay, use your thumb to begin creating an opening in the clay, and using your thumb and pointer finger until a bowl is formed.
  2. 2. The kneading process to manipulate clay and remove air bubbles.
  3. 4. A rolled flat portion of clay.
  4. 6. A combination of miniscule clay and glass particles mixed with water; applied to bisqueware before firing to give a hard, durable surface.
  5. 8. Clay mixed with water and used to help adhere two pieces of clay.