Across
- 2. A mixture of finely ground clay particles and water, creating a "clay glue" or thick cream consistency. It is applied to scored areas to create a strong bond when joining clay pieces.
- 4. Any clay object that has not yet been fired in a kiln.
- 7. Pot A simple hand-building technique where a ball of clay is shaped into a pot or bowl by gently pinching and pressing with the fingers.
- 8. A hand-building technique that involves rolling clay into snake-like ropes and joining them to build a pot or sculpture.
- 11. The process of "cooking" or heating clay in a special high-temperature oven called a kiln to make it permanently hard.
- 12. A mixture of fine clay and glass particles mixed with water, applied to bisque ware and fired a second time to create a hard, durable, and often shiny or colored surface.
- 14. Making clay pieces using only hands and simple tools rather than a potter's wheel. Common methods include pinch, coil, and slab construction.
- 15. A natural, fine-grained earth material that is moldable (plastic) when wet and becomes rock-hard when fired in a kiln.
Down
- 1. Clay that has been fired once in a kiln and is now hard and permanent, but still porous. It is ready for glaze.
- 3. A special furnace or oven built with heat-resistant materials used for firing pottery and clay.
- 5. A kneading process for clay, similar to kneading dough, to remove air bubbles and achieve a uniform consistency.
- 6. Scratching or roughing up the surface of two pieces of wet or leather-hard clay before joining them. This helps them stick together properly.
- 9. A flat, rolled-out section of clay. Slabs can be cut into shapes and joined to create box-like forms.
- 10. The quality of wet clay that allows it to be molded and shaped without cracking or breaking apart.
- 13. A stage in the drying process where the clay is still slightly pliable but firm enough to hold its shape well. This is a good stage for carving or joining slabs.