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Pinch project
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9th Grade
01/16/2017

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kneading
Definition
the eastern way of mixing clay
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shrinkage
Definition
size reduction caused by evaporating
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ball clay
Definition
very plastic found in swamp areas mixed with organic matter
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slip
Definition
the first stage of clay, thinned with water.
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kaolin
Definition
primary, non plastic, white clay.
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primary clay
Definition
initial clay found in earth
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clay
Definition
60% silica, 15% alumna a mixture of organic and non
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pinch method
Definition
using ones thumb & fingers to press clay into a form
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pinch method
Definition
using ones thumb & fingers to press clay into a form
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grog
Definition
crushed bisque-ware added to clay to prevent cracking during drying
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wedging
Definition
mixing to remove unwanted air pockets & create and even consistency
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