Ceramics Terms

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Across
  1. 4. Trims the clay
  2. 5. Smoothes the clay
  3. 8. Carves in the clay (typically used to carve names)
  4. 9. Drying stage (clay lightens in color and is cold to the touch)
  5. 10. Oven used to fire the clay
  6. 12. Cuts through plastic clay
  7. 14. Scratching the clay to connect another piece to it
  8. 16. Flat sheet of clay
  9. 17. Drying stage (holds shape, starting to dry)
  10. 18. Used to decorate and add color to your piece
  11. 21. Cuts the clay
  12. 22. Kneading the clay to remove air bubbles and make it cohesive
Down
  1. 1. First stage of the clay drying stages
  2. 2. Carves in the clay
  3. 3. Can add design and join the clay
  4. 6. A matte color similar to glaze but goes on first tipically when you want a clean smooth finish
  5. 7. Blending different clay pieces together
  6. 9. First firing of the clay in the kiln (no glaze or under glaze)
  7. 11. Drying Stage (ready to be fired)
  8. 13. Scrapes the clay
  9. 15. Second firing of the clay (glaze and under glaze)
  10. 19. Thin rope-like strand of clay
  11. 20. Watered down clay, used as a kind of glue