Use these interactive Flashcards to practice the vocabulary words from our Pottery making list.
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"id": 9767,
"front": "clay",
"back": "Clay is a natural material composed of fine particles that is used in pottery making due to its malleable properties."
},
{
"id": 9768,
"front": "kiln",
"back": "A kiln is a high-temperature oven used to fire pottery, ceramic, or clay objects to harden and strengthen them."
},
{
"id": 9769,
"front": "glaze",
"back": "Glaze refers to a liquid mixture of minerals that is applied to pottery before firing to create a smooth, shiny surface."
},
{
"id": 9770,
"front": "potter's wheel",
"back": "A potter's wheel is a rotating device used by potters to shape clay into various forms such as bowls and vases."
},
{
"id": 9771,
"front": "slip",
"back": "In pottery making, slip refers to a liquid mixture of clay and water applied to the surface of ceramic pieces."
},
{
"id": 9772,
"front": "firing",
"back": "Firing in pottery making refers to the process of heating clay objects in a kiln to harden and set them."
},
{
"id": 9773,
"front": "bisque",
"back": "Bisque refers to pottery that has been fired once at a high temperature but has not yet been glazed."
},
{
"id": 9774,
"front": "ceramic",
"back": "Ceramic refers to objects made of clay that are heated to high temperatures to create durable and water-resistant pottery."
},
{
"id": 9775,
"front": "kneading",
"back": "Kneading in pottery making refers to the process of mixing and manipulating clay to remove air bubbles and ensure uniform consistency."
},
{
"id": 9776,
"front": "wedging",
"back": "Wedging is the process of kneading clay to remove air bubbles, ensure uniform consistency, and improve workability for pottery making."
},
{
"id": 9777,
"front": "sifting",
"back": "Sifting in pottery making refers to the process of passing clay through a fine mesh to remove impurities and create a smooth texture."
},
{
"id": 9778,
"front": "slip",
"back": "Slip in pottery making is a liquid mixture of clay and water used to decorate or enhance the surface of ceramics."
},
{
"id": 9779,
"front": "coil",
"back": "A coil is a long, snake-like piece of clay rolled out to create pottery by layering and shaping it."
},
{
"id": 9780,
"front": "pinch",
"back": "Pinch is a hand-building technique in pottery where clay is shaped by pinching and squeezing it with fingers."
},
{
"id": 9781,
"front": "score",
"back": "Scoring in pottery making is the process of creating shallow cuts or marks on clay surfaces to help with bonding."
},
{
"id": 9782,
"front": "smooth",
"back": "Smooth in pottery making refers to the even and uniform texture of clay achieved through kneading, wedging, and refining techniques."
},
{
"id": 9783,
"front": "coil",
"back": "A coil is a long, snake-like piece of clay that is rolled out and then stacked to create pottery forms."
},
{
"id": 9784,
"front": "slab",
"back": "A slab in pottery making refers to a flat piece of clay that is rolled out and used to create various forms."
},
{
"id": 9785,
"front": "pinch",
"back": "Pinch in pottery making refers to the technique of shaping clay by pinching it between fingers to form a vessel."
},
{
"id": 9786,
"front": "scoring",
"back": "Scoring in pottery making involves scratching or roughening up the surface of clay pieces before joining them together with slip."
},
{
"id": 9787,
"front": "Trimming",
"back": "Trimming in pottery making refers to the process of removing excess clay from a piece to refine its shape and surface."
},
{
"id": 9788,
"front": "chattering",
"back": "Chattering in pottery trimming refers to the intentional creation of textured lines or patterns on the surface of a piece."
},
{
"id": 9789,
"front": "faceting",
"back": "Faceting in trimming pottery involves creating flat or angled surfaces on the exterior of a pot for added texture and visual interest."
},
{
"id": 9790,
"front": "carving",
"back": "Carving in pottery making refers to the process of carefully removing excess clay to create intricate designs or textures."
},
{
"id": 9791,
"front": "undercutting",
"back": "Undercutting in pottery trimming refers to the technique of trimming away clay from the bottom of a pot at an inward angle."
},
{
"id": 9792,
"front": "sgraffito",
"back": "Sgraffito in pottery trimming is a technique where a design is scratched into the surface of the clay."
},
{
"id": 9793,
"front": "darting",
"back": "Darting in pottery trimming refers to cutting deep, narrow grooves into the surface of a pot for decorative purposes."
},
{
"id": 9794,
"front": "kiln",
"back": "A kiln is a high-temperature oven used in pottery making to dry and harden clay objects through a controlled heating process."
},
{
"id": 9795,
"front": "bisque firing",
"back": "Bisque firing is the first firing of pottery after it has been dried, turning it into a durable, porous ceramic material."
},
{
"id": 9796,
"front": "glaze",
"back": "In pottery making, glaze refers to a liquid mixture applied to a ceramic piece before firing to create a glossy finish."
},
{
"id": 9797,
"front": "greenware",
"back": "Greenware refers to unfired pottery that has dried completely and is ready for firing in a kiln to harden."
},
{
"id": 9798,
"front": "moisture",
"back": "Moisture in pottery making refers to the presence of water in the clay, which needs to be removed during drying."
},
{
"id": 9799,
"front": "wedging",
"back": "Wedging in pottery making is the process of kneading clay to remove air bubbles and ensure even moisture distribution."
},
{
"id": 9800,
"front": "shrinkage",
"back": "Shrinkage in pottery making refers to the decrease in size of clay objects as they dry and are fired."
},
{
"id": 9801,
"front": "Underglaze",
"back": "Underglaze is a type of ceramic decoration applied to pottery before the final glaze, enhancing the surface with colored designs."
},
{
"id": 9802,
"front": "Overglaze",
"back": "Overglaze refers to a layer of colored glaze applied to the surface of a pottery piece after the initial firing."
},
{
"id": 9803,
"front": "Crackle",
"back": "Crackle refers to the fine network of lines or cracks that form on the surface of pottery glaze after firing."
}
]
}
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