Ceramics Basics How to start with clay.

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Ceramics Basics How to start with clay

What is CLAY? Rock (broken down into tiny particles) Water Silica or silicates *Bonus – What is slip? Clay with a higher concentration of water – ratio is 50/50

Hand building Pinch pots Coil method Slab method What do I need to do to properly attach two separate pieces of clay to one another? A: Scratch & score!

States of Greenware (1) GREENWARE LEATHERHARD BONE DRY Any state of clay before fired, but usually refers to the pliable state of clay prior to…. LEATHERHARD Clay is still flexible but not pliable. Holds shape, can add clay to clay – COLD to touch BONE DRY Last state prior to firing. All moisture is out, room temp to the touch. VERY BRITTLE!

Clay vs Ceramic (2) Clay that has been fired in a kiln is bisque fired. It has undergone a chemical change in the heating & cooling process that has changed it from a pliable greenware state to a hardened ceramic or bisque.

Glazing (3) Glaze – Adds color, shine, strength & makes waterproof Underglaze – Adds color & decoration ONLY Overglaze – Adds shine, strength & makes waterproof – BUT NO COLOR *Note: To waterproof, glaze the whole piece EXCEPT this area…. YES! The bottom or more accurately the Foot or the Foote