Name__________________________Class_________

Drying Stages & Clean Up Notes

Game Pieces Unit

1. Greenware Clay
a. Greenware= ___________________, raw clay
i. It has multiple stages of drying which change its characteristics
b. Slip
i. Clay and __________________ combination
ii. Used to ___________________ pieces of clay
c. Plastic or Wet
i. first stage of greenware
ii. fresh out of the bag clay
iii. ______________ to the touch
iv. still able to be manipulated and sculpted without much breakage
v. surface will easily take an impression
vi. attaching is ______________
d. Leather Hard
i. second stage of greenware
ii. clay has _______________ up significantly like leather or firm cheese
iii. attaching is more difficult
iv. clay is cool to the touch
v. best stage to do ______________ or _________________________

e. Bone Dry
i. clay will be much ___________________ in color
ii. room temperature to the touch
iii. attaching will be pretty much _______________________
iv. carving wont be much fun either
1. Clay dust=___________________________
v. pieces are at their most _______________________during this stage
vi. piece is ready to be fired
f. Bisque
i. bisque ware= once fired clay
ii. Chemically changed from clay to ceramic in the ____________
2. Clean Up & Set Up Process
a. First come first serve
i. Please set up as you come into the classroom each day
ii. Materials will be by the sinks and cutting board

iii. _________________ the tools and materials, it is a privilege to work with

clay!
b. Roll mats out __________________ on table top so you do not make a mess of
the dried clay inside
c. Choose a few tools you think your table will need
d. One slip cup per table
e. Take ____________ block of clay at a time
3. WRAP YOUR CLAY
a. All clay pieces you want to save for the next class __________________ be
wrapped in plastic
i. Place inside bag and let out extra air
ii. _________________ bag to seal shut, no need to tie
iii. Label bag with name using tape and sharpie
iv. If saving over the weekend, clay must be wrapped in ____________
_________________ _________________ before bagging
v. Save this paper towel to reuse to keep clay damp
b. Tables, Tools, and Sinks
i. Tables must be ____________________ and _________________ at the
end of every class
Mats rolled and carefully put away
Return tools to their bin after you have ___________________ them
Place slip back onto counter; do ____________ dump in sink
Sinks should not have clay in them
Unused clay returned to bag and ___________________

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4. Lets Practice
a. Use this space to sketch or write some notes on pinch, coil, and slab.