Pottery Review

2. - an oven or furnace used for firing ceramics at high temperatures to harden the clay and make it durable.
3. - the process of heating clay and glaze in a kiln to transform them into permanent ceramic objects.
5. - a hand-building technique in ceramics where long strands of clay are rolled and layered to create forms.
7. - the surface quality of a ceramic piece that can be smooth, rough, or patterned, affecting its visual and tactile experience.
8. Vocabulary List
10. - ceramic ware that has been fired once, making it hard but not yet glazed.
13. - a liquid mixture of clay and water used for decorating ceramics or joining pieces together.
14. - ceramic ware made by shaping and then firing a non-metallic mineral, such as clay, at high temperatures.
15. - a type of ceramic made from clay fired at low temperatures, often porous and less durable than other types.

1. - the process of shaping clay into a specific form using a mold or by hand.
4. - a glass-like coating applied to ceramics that adds color and a protective layer, created by melting minerals during firing.
6. - the art and science of making objects from clay and other raw materials through the process of shaping and firing.
8. - a natural material made from fine-grained minerals that can be shaped when wet and hardened when fired.
9. - a three-dimensional work of art created by shaping or combining materials, often including ceramics.
11. - a strong, dense type of ceramic made from clay fired at high temperatures, often used for functional ware.
12. - the process of shaping clay on a potter's wheel to create symmetrical forms, commonly used in pottery.