CLAY

CLAY
Ceramics In The Classroom

WHAT IS CLAY???

Clay is an element of dirt

Clay is produced along banks of rivers.

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Ancient civilizations discovered that clay could be molded into functional 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
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Or Both
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Ceramics pieces are:

Functional

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STAGES OF CLAY
LEATHER HARD

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Drying process. (Still a little moist) Too rm to bend but moist enough to carve or attach coils or attachments

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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 )

GREENWARE

Clay waiting to be red

BISQUE

Clay that has been red and ready for glazing

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WHEEL THROWING
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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

KILN

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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There are many types of Kilns

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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Coal

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Propane
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GLAZES

GLAZES

GLAZES

Once red over clay glazes becomes permanent decoration.

When you nish go ahead and enjoy!!

When you nish go ahead and enjoy!!

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