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NCHS Ceramics 1 Review

Across
Forms that are curvy, the opposite of geometric
Liquid clay used as a glue
Clay that has been formed but has NOT been fired
Tool most commonly used for smoothing
A clay form that has been fired once. Must be at this stage before applying glaze.
Scratching the clay surfaces when attaching to ensure a strong bond after shrinkage
A piece that is not intended to be used - a decorative piece
The quality of design and construction of a piece of ceramic work
The element of art that can be created by stamping, carving, or modeling the surface of the clay
The second step of the artistic process.
Mechanism used to make coils
The first stage of the artist process that involves research and sketching
Used to help achieve symmetrical balance when building with coils
Kneading clay to align particles and remove air
_______ slab is used for making cylinder forms
Down
_______ slab is used for making geometric forms
The process of heating up clay or glaze to its maturing temperature
The addition to the underside to prevent the lid from falling off
______ rib is a finishing rib
A layer of glass on the surface of the clay
Add a ________ coil to seams when slab building.
Disc used as a mobile work surface
Best building technique used when building curvy forms
A piece that is intended to be used
A property of clay that allows it to be molded and formed and hold the new shape.
A sgraffito tool is the best choice for ________
All clay and glaze does this as it dries and fires
The last step of the artistic process
Creating a form by squeezing clay between your thumb and fingers.