Ceramics Final

2. A tool that resembles a cheese grater that is used for leveling clay and soothing clay surfaces
7. Flat tools used to shape and smooth clay, often made of wood, metal, or rubber
8. A dull knife used for cutting and trimming wet clay.
10. Clay that has been fired once at a low temperature to remove moisture and make it harder. This is often the first firing before glazing.
11. A decorative pottery technique that involves carving through underglaze painted on Greenware pottery to reveal the clay color underneath. Creates contrast and texture.
12. The stage when clay is completely dry and fragile, before firing. It was no moisture left and is very fragile
13. A machine used to roll out even sheets of clay.

1. The ability of clay to be shaped or molded without cracking. It depends on the amount of water and the type of clay.
3. Soft, Absorbent tools used to smooth and add moisture to the clay.
4. A liquid clay that is used for joining pieces of clay together, like glu
5. A sharp tool with a thin needle-like point used for cutting, scoring, or adding fine details to clay.
6. The process by which clay particles fuse during firing, turning the clay into a glass-like state that makes it non-porous and waterproof.
9. A color applied to Greenware or Bisqueware pottery before it is glazed.
11. The process of making scratches or cuts into the surface of clay to prepare it for joining other pieces.