Ceramic Terms
PINCH. COIL. SLAB. THROW. FIRE.
Wedging: A method of kneading clay to make it homogenous; ridding the clay of all air pockets.
Please watch the video below and make notes on how to wedge using ram and spiral tecniques.
Wedging: A method of kneading clay to make it homogenous; ridding the clay of all air pockets.
Please watch the video below and make notes on how to wedge using ram and spiral tecniques.
Thickness: clay should not be thicker than your thumb. Clay that is too thick can cause cracking and may be prone to air bubbles.
Dryness: As clay dries, it can shrink 10-15%. Wet clay, leatherhard and bone dry.
Dryness: As clay dries, it can shrink 10-15%. Wet clay, leatherhard and bone dry.
Greenware: Clay that has not been fired. Underglaze may be applied at this point.
Bisqueware: Clay that has been fired once in a bisque fire, around 1800 degrees F. Once, it has been wiped down with a damp sponge to remove the dust, it is ready to be dipped or painted with glaze.
Bisqueware: Clay that has been fired once in a bisque fire, around 1800 degrees F. Once, it has been wiped down with a damp sponge to remove the dust, it is ready to be dipped or painted with glaze.
Glazed: Clay has gone through a glaze firing around 2100 degrees F.
Firing: The process of heating the pottery to a specific (high) temperature in order to bring about a particular change in the clay.
Kiln: A high temperature oven for clay.
Kiln: A high temperature oven for clay.