Ceramics Review

2. Clay that is soft, moist and workable.
4. Tool that has a small wire oval at the end for carving and removing clay.
5. The natural, earthy material used to make pottery and sculptures.
8. A tool used to cut large blocks of clay.
10. A tool used to create flat, even pieces of clay.
13. A flat wooden or metal tool used to shape or smooth clay.
14. A mixture applied to clay pieces to create a glossy or matte surface after firing.
15. The final firing of a ceramic piece after glaze is applied.

1. Liquid clay or watered down clay used to attach.
3. The process of shaping clay on a potter’s wheel.
4. Clay that is hard and cold to the touch. It is a good stage for carving into the clay.
5. Method of building pottery using long coils of rolled clay stacked on top of each other.
6. The term used for "baking" ceramics in the kiln.
7. The first firing of a clay piece before glaze is applied.
9. Scratching or roughening up the clay in order to attach another piece.
10. A flat piece of clay that is around 1/8-1/4" thick.
11. A type of high-temperature oven used to fire ceramics.
12. Process of kneading clay to remove air bubbles.