Aceramic pyramid that melts at a known temperature and is used to indicate thetemperature of a kiln

To heat in a kiln (brick oven).

Clay that has been fired once, at a low temperature. Clay is hard but porous and absorbent -

The tray that is placed on the wheel head and used to throw clay on

A kneading process, manipulating the clay to remove air bubbles, lumps, and excess water

Objects made of clay fired to a high temperature, over 1550 degrees F

Slip is a liquid form of clay

Matte is a product used to apply a glossy finishto ceramics before firing?

Porcelain is usually green or brown in color?

A common technique used to wedge is called “shell”.

 It is very important that you do not trap_______ inside your clay. 

Two of the techniques that allow us to make clay projects are hand _______ and wheel ________.

When joining pieces of clay together it is important to ________ or scratch the surfaces first.

A ________determines the temperature that your clay is able to be fired at.

Itis important to make sure you do not apply ________ to the bottom of your bisquewarebecause it will melt and stick to the kiln.

Whencarving bone dry ceramics, it is important to wear a mask and be in a wellventilated area because dry clay contains _______.

Describe 2-3 tools needed to trimceramic works. What stage must clay be in to trim?

In 2-3 sentences describe why safety is a huge part of the art room.

 In 2-3sentences describe some techniques that are used to create ceramic works.

Answerthe essay questions below in 2-4 paragraphs.

Iwill grade these by first making sure enough paragraphs were used and thenagain, looking for key words listed in the answer key.

Explainusing two reasons why ceramic vessels were first created. What were some oftheir basic initial uses? How are these vessels used today? Are theresimilarities or differences?