Pinch Pot Vocabulary

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  1. 4. A pottery technique that involves polishing the surface of clay to create a smooth, shiny surface
  2. 6. Machine used to fire clay reaching temperatures of 1700-2700 degrees F
  3. 8. Partially dried clay with a leather-like consistency
  4. 9. A liquid material that is applied to a ceramic surface and then fired to create a glassy coating
  5. 10. Unfired clay, when clay is at its most fragile state and has little to no moisture. You can not work with this clay
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  1. 1. This can be used in place of a burnishing tool
  2. 2. The process of heating clay in a kiln to a high temperature to transform it into a durable, ceramic material
  3. 3. Clay that has been fired once and has no chemically bonded water left in the clay
  4. 5. A basic ceramic technique that involves shaping a ball of clay into a ot using your fingers
  5. 7. The process of kneading clay by hand to remove air bubblesGlaze: A liquid material that is applied to a ceramic surface and then fired to create a glassy coating