CLAY UNIT VOCAB

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Across
  1. 2. Empty inside, which is important so the clay doesn’t explode when fired.
  2. 4. Art that has a use or purpose (like a rattle, bowl, or mug)
  3. 5. A watery clay mixture used as “glue” between scored pieces.
  4. 8. written explanation that describes an artist’s work, intentions, process, and ideas, providing context for viewers.
  5. 10. An image or design that stands for something else (like an idea or part of your identity).
  6. 11. a liquid coat of fine minerals and glass powder that turns into a smooth, hard layer of glass when heated in a hot kiln
Down
  1. 1. Long, snake-like ropes of clay used to build up forms.
  2. 3. A small pot made by pinching and shaping clay with your fingers.
  3. 6. Who someone is: their culture, experiences, and personality.
  4. 7. How the surface feels or looks (smooth, bumpy, rough, etc.). There are two types, implied and actual.
  5. 9. Scratching the surface of clay to help pieces stick together.