Clay Crossword Puzzle Test

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Across
  1. 1. A mixture of alumina, silica, and water.
  2. 2. Completely air dried.
  3. 3. The ancient rubbing process of burnishing polishes the outside skin of a clay pot while greatly reducing its porosity.
  4. 5. A revolving wheelhead which sits on a pedestal base. It is turned by hand and used for finishing or decorating pottery.
  5. 6. A mixture of different types of clays and minerals for a specific ceramic purpose.
Down
  1. 1. Technique to move the clay into a symmetrical rotating axis in the middle of a wheel head so you can throw it.
  2. 2. First firing without glaze. Slips can be also be used.
  3. 3. which has been fired once, without glaze, to a temperature just before vitrification.
  4. 4. A tool used to measure the diameter of round forms; used to get lids to fit just right.
  5. 7. Also known ars a flying mammal.