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Clay to Ceramic
Age 9 · Crafts
Clay can be shaped into figures and bowls while it is soft. After trapped air is removed and the clay is dried and fired, it becomes hard ceramic.
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In the picture
- Hands pressing a clay lump on a wooden board: shaping soft clay.
- Hollow underside of the small clay animal: pressed-out space where air pockets could be trapped.
- Clay figure on a slatted shelf: drying in the air before firing.
- Open kiln with glowing interior: firing the clay at high heat so it hardens.
Examples
- A clay flowerpot
- A homemade clay bead
Key takeaways
- Soft clay keeps the shape you give it; fired clay becomes hard and keeps that shape.
- Trapped air can make a clay piece crack or burst in the kiln, so potters press it out.
Quiz: Clay to Ceramic (Age 9)
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After a shaped clay piece is dried and fired, what happens to it?
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Why do potters press trapped air out of clay before it is fired?
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When can clay be shaped into figures and bowls?
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