Ceramics and Printmaking

WarmingThis is when the clay ‘fires’ at a very low temperature to speed up the drying process.

BisqueUnglazed clay that has been fired once is called ____.

Glaze_____ is a glass-like coating melted on the surface of the clay.

Slip and ScoreThis is a technique used to connect pieces of clay together.

Bone DryThe stage of clay where it is completely dry and ready to fire. This is its most fragile state.

PlasticStage of clay that is moldable without breaking. Usually this is right out of the package.

Bisque Firing Firing clay the 1st time, which makes the clay permanent and waterproof.

KilnThis ‘oven’ or machine heats at a very high temperature and is used to fire clay.

Functional-wareA type of clay project that is created to have a purpose

Leather HardThe stage that resembles leather. It is hard to bend, but soft enough to carve and attach pieces to.

Add More InkIf patches of white ‘specks’ appear on your print, a solution would be:

Carve the Grooves DeeperPrinting ink is getting into the carved portions of your block. How can you fix this?

Your Image will be BackwardsA key aspect to remember when using letters/words in your design is:

Put the paper on the block (the block will be face up)When printing, you should always ___ to get a better print.

Never Cut Towards Yourself!The number one rule from printmaking is: