A | B |
terra cotta | red clay |
sculpture in the round | interesting to look at from all angles |
free standing sculpture | supports weight without a base |
leather hard | soft enough to carve, yet dry enough to break if bent |
elasticity | ability to retain shape |
how to fix cracks | slip, press, smooth |
how to attach 2 pieces of clay together | score, slip, press, smooth |
Additive | applying clay to build up mass |
Subtractive | carving away areas |
Greenware | completely dry (never fired) clay product |
bisqueware | fired one time to make waterproof |
Kiln | chamber used for firing clay products |
Harmony of texture | repeating similar textures on surfaces |
Plastic bag | used to keep clay moist |
Cone or pyramid Form | use to make chin (jaw), knees, elbows |
Slab | flat pieces of clay |
fettling knife | used for trimming away unwanted clay |
modeling tools | used to make detail changes |
needle tool | used to score or scratch surface |
SWB | scratch wire brush |
Wedging | creates air pockets if done incorrectly |
paper | prevent sculpture from sticking to board |
Henry Moore | made reclining figure sculptures |