Clay Tools, Processes and Materials

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Across
  1. 2. the machine that fires the clay up to 2000 degrees
  2. 5. a motorized wheel controlled by a foot pedal that allows the potter to make things like mugs, bowls, and plates
  3. 6. the type of clay body we use here at school
  4. 8. a cutting tool that had a sharp point on the end and can be used for tracing in the clay or cutting clay
  5. 11. the stage of clay that comes out of the kiln for the first time that is strong and durable and ready to take glaze
  6. 12. a method where we use our hands to make our clay pieces
  7. 13. a common clay body used for dishware
  8. 15. a table filled with plaster to help dry out wet clay
  9. 16. a cutting tool that can be used to cut long pieces of clay
  10. 17. the liquid state of clay that is often used for attaching clay on clay
  11. 18. a naturally occurring material that comes from granite and can form shale and slate
Down
  1. 1. a stage of clay where there is no moisture and is the most fragile state
  2. 3. the process of scratching the clay piece to attach clay on clay
  3. 4. a flexible metal tool that has several teeth to help with attaching clay
  4. 7. tools with open shapes on the ends that can scoop and carve out clay
  5. 8. a type of clay body that is super smooth and often used for fine china or toilets
  6. 9. a type of clay body known for its red-orange color and is used for plant pots
  7. 10. plastic and wood tools that can be used to help mold and shape the clay
  8. 14. the machine that helps get clay back into one uniform materials
  9. 15. a process that helps get the clay back into one uniform piece and removes air bubbles