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CLAY
Ceramics InThe Classroom
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WHAT IS CLAY???• Clay is an element of dirt
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• Clay is produced along banks of rivers.
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• Ancient civilizations discovered that clay could be molded intofunctional utensils.
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• Clay was also used to build houses.
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Ceramics pieces are:
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Ceramics pieces are:Functional
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Ceramics pieces are:Functional
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Ceramics pieces are:Functional
Decorative
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Ceramics pieces are:Functional
Decorative
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Ceramics pieces are:Functional
Decorative
Or Both
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Ceramics pieces are:Functional
Decorative
Or Both
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STAGES OFCLAY
• Drying process. (Still a little moist)
• Too firm to bend but moist enough to carveor attach coils or attachments
LEATHER HARD
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BONE DRY
• The clay is completely dried out
• In this stage you are no longer able to work
with clay. ( Only smoothing rough edges )
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GREENWARE
• Clay waiting to be fired
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BISQUE
• Clay that has been fired and ready for glazing
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WHEEL THROWING
• Wheel Throwing is used to make basic forms such as bowls, cups,and vases.
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HAND BUILDING
• A technique of building
clay forms using only your
hands and hand tools.
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KILN
• A kiln is a device used to bake clay into a hard ceramic piece.
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There are many types of Kilns
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There are many types of Kilns
Electrical
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Electrical
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There are many types of Kilns
Electrical
Wood (Raku)
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There are many types of Kilns
Electrical
Wood (Raku)
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Propane
Coal
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GLAZES
• Once fired over clay glazes becomes
permanent decoration.
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When you finish goahead and enjoy!!
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When you finish goahead and enjoy!!