Question

parts of a pot
number correct: ______/4
mouth.

1. this is the part of the pot or vase that meets or rests on the floor or table.

neck.

1. this is the main part of the pot or vase. it is usually the largest part of the pot or vase.

body.

1. the opening near the top of a pot or vase.

foot.

1. the usually narrower part that leads from the body of a pot or vase to the mouth.

gloss glaze-

1. a type of glaze which creates a flat/dull coating on a clay surface.

underglaze-

1. glass-forming chemicals, usually with coloring compounds added, that is applied in a liquid form to bisqueware clay and fired in a kiln

matte glaze-

1. a type of glaze which creates a shiny coating on a clay surface.

glaze-

1. colored slip, which is painted onto either bone dry clay or clay which has been bisque fired. after applying, a clear glaze is applied to the surface, which seals in the color and gives a glossy finish.

Explanation:

Match each definition to the correct pottery term by identifying key descriptive words for glazes and pot parts.

1. For glazes:

• Identify the finish (shiny/dull) and application method.
• For pot parts: Match the description to the named section of a pot.

Answer:

Glaze Matching:

1. Matte Glaze- A type of glaze which creates a flat/dull coating on a clay surface.
2. Underglaze- Glass-forming chemicals, usually with coloring compounds added, that is applied in a liquid form to bisqueware clay and fired in a kiln
3. Gloss Glaze- A type of glaze which creates a shiny coating on a clay surface.
4. Glaze- Colored slip, which is painted onto either bone dry clay or clay which has been bisque fired. After applying, a clear glaze is applied to the surface, which seals in the color and gives a glossy finish.

Pot Parts Matching:

1. Foot- This is the part of the pot or vase that meets or rests on the floor or table.
2. Body- This is the main part of the pot or vase. It is usually the largest part of the pot or vase.
3. Mouth- The opening near the top of a pot or vase.
4. Neck- The usually narrower part that leads from the body of a pot or vase to the mouth.