Basic Ceramics Terminology
This quiz tests knowledge of basic ceramic terminology and beginning ceramics processes.
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Clay that has been fired once is called
- A.
Greenware
- B.
Bonedry
- C.
Bisqueware
- D.
Ceramics
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C. Bisqueware -
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Ceramics is
- A.
The art of creating functional and sculptural objects with clay
- B.
The art of making clay bowls
- C.
The art of throwing on the wheel
- D.
The art of creating clay sculptures
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A. The art of creating functional and sculptural objects with clayExplanation
Ceramics involves creating clay objects that are both functional such as bowls and sculptural.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Watery clay that is used as glue is
- A.
Bonedry
- B.
Greenware
- C.
Slip
- D.
Plastic
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D. Plastic -
- 4.
Clay that is too thin will "explode" in the kiln.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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B. FalseExplanation
Clay that is too thick will explode in the kiln. Clay that is too thin is likely to fall apart.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Clay that is completely dry and ready to be fired is called
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bonedry - 6.
Clay that is workable and easy to mold is
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plastic - 7.
Glaze makes a clay form waterproof.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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B. FalseExplanation
Glaze adds a glass-like coating to bisqueware, which makes a clay form able to hold liquid.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Pinch is a handbuilding technique that
- A.
Uses thin rolls of clay to build a form
- B.
Uses a ball of clay that is pressed with the fingers to make a form
- C.
Uses large flat pieces of clay that are attached together
- D.
Uses tapered tips and tapered holes
Correct Answer
B. Uses a ball of clay that is pressed with the fingers to make a form -
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A clay form may explode in the kiln when
- A.
There are airbubbles
- B.
The clay is too thick
- C.
The clay is not completely dry
- D.
All of the above
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D. All of the above -
- 10.
To prevent cracks from forming on the lip of a pinch pot, you should add water or slip to the lip.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Adding water will only make the soggy. Smoothing the cracks with your finger is the best solution.Rate this question:
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- 11.
When creating a pinch pot, the clay should be pinched until it is how thick?
Correct Answer
1/4 inch
1/4 - 1/2 inch
1/2 inch
1/4 inch to 1/2 inch - 12.
It is best to smooth in the lid of a lidded pinch pot when
- A.
The clay is plastic and still moldable
- B.
The clay is leatherhard and slightly moldable
- C.
The clay is bonedry and won't stick together
- D.
All of the above
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B. The clay is leatherhard and slightly moldableExplanation
When the clay is leatherhard, it doesn't stick together and it also keeps its shape.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Clay artwork that has not been fired is called glazeware.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Clay artwork that has not been fired is called greenware.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Clay needs to be kneading in order to
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get out the airbubbles
get the airbubbles out
remove airbubbles
remove air - 15.
Clay is
- A.
Mud
- B.
Dirt-like substance
- C.
Earth material that can be molded
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Earth material that can be moldedExplanation
Although clay is similar to mud or dirt, mud and dirt cannot be molded.Rate this question:
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