Pottery Vocabulary

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  1. 1. clay that is moldable
  2. 5. a decoration technique that involves carving clay and painting glaze into the carving
  3. 8. to "cook" pottery
  4. 10. the teacher's name
  5. 11. used to scratch clay
  6. 13. clay that is stiff but can still be carved into
  7. 14. used to smooth clay and remove excess water
  8. 15. rope like pieces of clay that are stacked upon one another to make tall pots
  9. 19. a decoration technique that involves carving away glaze to reveal the clay
  10. 20. clay that has been fired twice with glaze
  11. 21. smooths clay
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  1. 2. a small sketch in your notebook that helps you plan your artwork
  2. 3. used to cut large pieces of clay off the block
  3. 4. clay mixed with water used like glue
  4. 6. technique for making round pots (like a teacup or bowl)
  5. 7. clay that is visibly dry and fragile
  6. 9. to remove air bubbles from clay
  7. 10. the knife used to cut smaller pieces of clay
  8. 12. clay that has been fired once
  9. 13. used to carve into clay and trim excess clay
  10. 16. clay that has been rolled flat
  11. 17. to scratch clay
  12. 18. machine for firing pottery