Intro to Clay

123456789101112131415161718
Across
  1. 1. Marking the surface of the clay with uniform lines.
  2. 6. Using an object to press or stamp a design into the clay.
  3. 8. A technique in which you roll the clay into snake-like shapes.
  4. 11. Watered down clay that can be used as a pottery glue.
  5. 13. A technique in which you use your fingers to pinch and shape the clay.
  6. 16. Clay that has been fired once in the kiln and can never turn back into wet clay.
  7. 17. Clay that has completely dry and ready to be fired.
  8. 18. Clay that is somewhat dry and easy to carve into.
Down
  1. 2. Rubbing and polishing the surface of the clay with a smooth stone or hard wood.
  2. 3. Carving or cutting the surface of the clay using a sharp tool.
  3. 4. Forming a loaf shape, tearing in half, then slamming it back together.
  4. 5. Using both hands at the same time to lift, rotate, and press the clay.
  5. 7. Clay that can easily be molded into forms.
  6. 8. The result of the breakdown of the earth's rock.
  7. 9. Clay that has been fired a second time with glaze.
  8. 10. When your clay uses water and shrinks in size.
  9. 12. Keep your clay wrapped in plastic to maintain __________.
  10. 14. A flat piece of clay that has been rolled out into an even thickness, and cut into the desired shape.
  11. 15. The surface feel of the clay.