Clay Terms

1. a flat piece of clay made with a rolling pin
2. clay that is rolled into a rope or snake-like shape
3. when this is trapped in clay it will explode in the kiln
6. is like kneading, it helps to get water in and air out
7. scratching the clay surface to attach clay together
8. pinching a ball of clay,thumb goes in and finger are out to make a small bowl or cup, you want even thickness
10. the process of putting clay in the kiln and heating it up
11. the oven used to heat clay to a permanently dry and durable state, it heats up to about 2000 degrees

1. watered down clay, used as the glue to attach clay
2. clay that has been dried and heated in the kiln
4. attaching pieces of clay together
5. type of tool you can use to smooth out clay when you can't reach with your fingers
9. when clay is too _______ it might explode in the kiln