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Wedging is to potters as kneading is to bakers, only we don't do it for the same reasons. Wedging helps to make a lump of clay uniform, for example if it is slightly firmer on one side than the other. It also helps to remove air bubbles. Basicaly it is mixing it up in a special way using the heals of the hands on a hard (wood or plaster) surface.
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What does glazing mean when talking about art?
It is a term used in pottery when you color your pots or creation with a glaze.
What is the value of Alan King pottery from Clay Pond Pottery of Seagrove NC?
I believe you mean Alan Long pottery from Clay pond pottery
What is the term for pottery that is ready to be bisque fired?
greenware
What is wedging clay?
Clay wedging is the act of preparing clay for the pottery wheel in order throw your pottery. wedging is accomplished by kneading the clay, usually on a plaster surface, until the clay is uniform in moisture and texture. Some potters like to cut the mass of clay and slap it down hard on the surface and then slap the 2 pieces of clay together with force. The idea is to get rid of any air bubbles and to make the mass of clay evenly moist. This will help the potter to form the clay on the wheel with interference of trapped air bubbles or hard lumps of clay which will cause the piece to be uneven. Also, air bubbles can explode when the piece is fired, especially if the piece is not bone dry.
Pottery what does turning mean?
The work made on a potter's wheel
Where did the term 'wedging clay' come from?
The term "wedging clay" derives from the ceramic and pottery procedures to prepare clay by hand.
What is the process by which ice widens and deepens cracks in rock in called?
The general term for this is "erosion".
What does glazing mean when talking about art?
It is a term used in pottery when you color your pots or creation with a glaze.
What is the value of Alan King pottery from Clay Pond Pottery of Seagrove NC?
I believe you mean Alan Long pottery from Clay pond pottery
What is the term for pottery that is ready to be bisque fired?
greenware
What is Spangl pottery?
I think you mean STANGL. A well known pottery and easy to research
Is a type of weather where rock is dissolved by an acid?
Carbonationfrost wedging
What does the term Neolithic mean?
Anthropology. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the last phase of the Stone Age, marked by the domestication of animals, the development of agriculture, and the manufacture of pottery and textiles
What ice wedging?
wedging ice to a cake at a wedding
What does ready to fire mean in pottery?
It means it's ready to be baked in the kiln. Once a piece of pottery has been moulded, it's left to 'air-dry' for 24 hours to dry out. After that period, it's ready to be baked (the technical term is fired) in the kiln.
When you push air bubbles out of clay it is called?
When you push air bubbles out of clay, it is called "wedging." This process involves kneading the clay to remove trapped air and create a uniform consistency, which helps prevent cracks and ensures better adhesion during shaping or forming. Proper wedging is essential for achieving optimal results in pottery and ceramic work.
What does the term porcelain mean?
Its origin is the old Italian word porcellana, which means 'snail shell'. Apparently the glaze of the pottery reminded them of a similar glaze of those shells.
