Ceramic Vessel ProjectCeramic Vessel ProjectProject Divisions

Building: Stages of Clay, Tools, Process, and Decoration

Glazing: Techniques and Process Kiln: Firing and Reaction

Stages of ClayStages of ClayPlastic

Leather HardBone Dry

Green WareBisque WareGlaze Ware

PlasticPlasticWhen clay is plastic, which means to be easily formed, and is wet to the touch but still holds it’s shape

Leather HardLeather HardWhen the clay has begun to dry and feels cool to the touch, but it does not bend well without cracking.

Green WareGreen WareThe clay feels dry and chalky. It may feel a little cool to the touch. The clay will not move without breaking. Also referred to as Bone Dry.

Bisque WareBisque WareAfter the clay has been fired for the first time in the kiln and before it has been glazed.

Glaze WareGlaze WareAfter the clay has been fired for the second time in the kiln to turn the glaze into the glass like exterior.

Ceramic Decorating Ceramic Decorating TechniquesTechniques

Ceramic Decorating Ceramic Decorating TechniquesTechniques

ImpressingIncising

Piercing

ImpressingImpressingA type of ceramic decoration made by pressing something into the surface of the clay while it is still soft.

ImpressingImpressingA type of ceramic decoration made by pressing something into the surface of the clay while it is still soft.

ImpressingImpressingA type of ceramic decoration made by pressing something into the surface of the clay while it is still soft.

IncisingIncisingTo cut or carve into the surface of the clay.

IncisingIncisingTo cut or carve into the surface of the clay.

IncisingIncisingTo cut or carve into the surface of the clay.

PiercingPiercingTo poke or cut all the way through the clay

PiercingPiercingTo poke or cut all the way through the clay