Introduction to Clay

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Across
  1. 2. Clay and water mixture, muddy watered down clay.
  2. 4. The paint like substance we use to cover bisqueware to both add color and to make the clay watertight.
  3. 7. Clay that is bone dry, all water has evaporated, the clay is ready to go in the kiln, FRAGILE!
  4. 8. The process of heating the clay to high temperatures to create a chemical change and make it ceramic.
  5. 9. Clay that has been fired once, off white in color, hard and ready to be glazed or painted.
  6. 10. A type of clay forming technique listed on the worksheet, often used to create spherical forms.
Down
  1. 1. Clay that has been fired a second time with a glassy surface, hard, durable and ready for use.
  2. 3. Clay that is almost dried out, but can be trimmed and can support more clay layers.
  3. 5. Clay that is workable, flexible and pliable, right out of the bag, no cracks.
  4. 6. A type of clay forming technique listed on the worksheet.