Pottery Techniques Quiz

Throwing involves shaping clay on a spinning wheel.

Potter's rib is a tool used for refining shapes on a pottery wheel.

Wedging clay removes air bubbles and ensures uniform consistency.

Bisque firing prepares pottery for glazing by removing moisture and gases.

Glazing involves firing pottery at high temperatures to create a glassy surface.

Slip is a fluid mixture of clay and water used for joining pottery pieces.

Throwing is not a hand-building technique but involves shaping clay on a wheel.

Underglazing involves applying designs before the final firing.

A kiln is used to fire pottery, making it durable and strong.

Raku pottery is renowned for its unique crackled glaze.

Sgraffito involves scratching designs into the surface of pottery.

Aluminum foil is not typically used in pottery glazes.

Porcelain clay is fine-grained and highly plastic, ideal for delicate pottery.