Module 3 Vocabulary Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Dense pottery fired at high temperatures to make it resistant to liquids, or non-porous.
  2. 4. Clay fired at relatively low temperatures of between 1,000 to 1,150 degrees. This results in a hardened but brittle material which is slightly porous.
  3. 6. One pass of the weft thread over, under, or around the warp threads.
  4. 8. Heating pottery for several hours at around 185-200℉. Causes moisture in the clay to evaporate slowly, which prevents pottery from exploding.
  5. 9. Capacity of a material to soak up a liquid.
  6. 12. A type of sculpture in which the carving projects from the background material. It is made to be viewed from one side.
  7. 14. The horizontal strands of yarn which are woven across the warp.
  8. 16. The woven sides of a piece of weaving.
  9. 18. Able to be dissolved, especially in water.
  10. 19. A fine, white, high-fire clay used for creating delicate objects such as fine bone china or figurines. It is harder to work with than other types of clay because it is more sensitive to moisture levels.
  11. 21. The craft or act of interlacing threads/yarn to form cloth
  12. 22. A type of shallow relief sculpture, where the figures or designs are only a little higher than the background.
Down
  1. 1. Process of soaking and reworking dry, used clay into a workable consistency
  2. 2. Setting the kiln at a low temperature for a few hours to help remove moisture.
  3. 5. A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing, embroidery, or weaving.
  4. 6. A type of sculpture in which the subjects are presented in complete three-dimensional form and are not attached to a flat background.
  5. 7. To push the newest row of weft close to the previously woven weft.
  6. 10. Fibers spun into long strands for weaving, knitting, and other fiber arts. It is thicker and more textured than thread.
  7. 11. Pattern placed against a clay form as a guide for shaping
  8. 13. Arts including stitchery, weaving, tapestry, basketry, paper making, soft sculpture, batik and needle arts.
  9. 15. An explosion in the kiln, due to air bubbles, too much moisture,or the presence of impurities.
  10. 16. Contraction of clay body during the drying or firing processes.
  11. 17. Having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass.
  12. 20. A frame (or machine) on which weaving is done.
  13. 21. The vertical strands of yarn which form the base of the weaving.