Ceramics Vocabulary

3. Stage of clay: Brittle and ready to be fired. Lacking moisture.
4. The main material of the clay, typically a mixture of clay, silica, and other minerals, giving the pottery strength and texture.
6. A liquid mixture of clay and water used for joining pieces of clay or as a decorative element.
9. Stage of Clay: that has dried slightly but is still damp enough to carve or attach pieces.
11. The visual perception produced when light strikes an object and reflects back to the eyes.
12. A mark made with a tool that has length and direction
13. The first firing of a clay piece, done without glaze, to harden it and prepare it for glazing.
14. A two-dimensional, flat area created by lines, colors, or values.
17. The process of heating clay in a kiln to harden it, either for bisque or glaze firing.
18. A natural, earthy material that becomes pliable when wet and hardens when fired.
21. The surface quality of an object, whether real (tactile) or implied (visual)
22. A high-temperature oven used to fire ceramic pieces, making them hard and durable.

1. A three-dimensional object that has height, width, and depth
2. Unfired pottery or clay pieces that are still in the drying phase.
4. The process of polishing the surface of clay with a smooth tool or finger.
5. The area around, between, and within objects in an artwork.
6. A technique of scratching the surfaces of clay pieces to be joined
7. Stage of clay: Moldable clay, fresh from the bag and easily shaped.
8. A rolled piece of clay used in many handbuilding techniques.
10. A liquid mixture applied to bisque-fired pottery that forms a glass-like coating when fired.
14. A flat, rolled-out piece of clay used to build pottery or sculptures.
15. A basic hand-building technique where clay is pinched and molded into shape with fingers.
16. Three main types are referring to the visual distribution of elements within a composition to create a sense of harmony and stability
19. The technique of shaping clay without the use of a wheel, using methods like pinching, coiling, or slab-building.
20. The process of kneading clay to remove air bubbles and ensure a consistent texture.