Across
- 1. Three-dimensional shape and structure of an object.
- 5. A furnace or oven built of heat-resistant materials for firing pottery. Heat is produced by electricity, propane, natural gas or wood.
- 7. The quality of a surface.
- 9. when all three dimensions (length, height, and width) can be touched and
Down
- 1. To heat in a kiln (brick oven). Firing is a term used for "cooking" the clay.
- 2. A combination of miniscule clay and glass particles mixed with water
- 3. Starting with a ball of clay, the potter opens a hole with his thumb. Pinching the clay between his thumb on the inside and fingers on the outside, a bowl shape is formed.
- 4. No visible moisture and no dampness to the touch. Clay is ready to be fired.
- 6. Pottery is one of the oldest art forms explored by mankind.
- 8. Fine grained earth materials formed by the decomposition of igneous rocks; plastic when wet; strong when dry; and rock hard when exposed to red heat (fired).