Across
- 2. The machine that fires the clay to high temperatures.
- 3. Liquid clay used to help join pieces together
- 5. The stage where clay is fired for the first time.
- 7. Building technique where clay is rolled into flat even sheets.
- 8. The stage where clay is very moldable and easy to build with.
- 11. Process of kneading the clay to eliminate air bubbles.
- 12. The main cause for most explosions in the firing process.
- 14. Building technique where clay is pushed and squeezed into a bowl shape.
- 16. A ceramic piece of art that has a useful purpose (ex: a mug).
- 17. Applied to clay at the bisque stage to add color and design.
Down
- 1. Lung disease caused by long-term exposure to clay dust.
- 4. The stage where clay is slightly flexible and great for carving.
- 6. The stage of clay where color is applied and fired for the second time.
- 7. Scratching technique used to combine two pieces of clay together.
- 9. Name of the process where clay is "cooked" in the kiln.
- 10. Building technique where clay is rolled into long ropes.
- 13. The stage where clay is very fragile and has zero moisture.
- 15. A combination of broken down rock & fine grained mineral fragments.