Introducing Clay Machines

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  Lesson Overview

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  • Select activity This lesson introduces the basic machines used in ...

    This lesson introduces the basic machines used in a clay workshop.
    

• Select topic Closed kiln

  Closed kiln
  • Select activity They are rectangular and capped with a dome with a...

    They are rectangular and capped with a dome with an elliptical vent, which the kaminiaris covers or uncovers depending on the progress of firing.
    

    
    

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  Kiln
  • Select activity Furnaces, ovens, or heated enclosures for drying, ...

    Furnaces, ovens, or heated enclosures for drying, charring, hardening, baking, or burning various materials.
    

    
    

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  Potter's wheel
  • Select activity Devices with a rotating flat disc or turntable on ...

    Devices with a rotating flat disc or turntable on which clay may be shaped to create symmetrical forms; the process of forming clay objects on a potter's wheel is throwing.
    

    
    

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  Updraft Kiln
  • Select activity These are in the shape of a cylinder in various si...

    These are in the shape of a cylinder in various sizes, partly sunk into the ground. In the middle of this built cylinder is a thick grille, the firing platform, perforated with many holes which allow the heat in the combustion chamber to reach the area containing the pots. The firing platform is set on a pedestal placed in the centre of the combustion chamber. The upper chamber of the kiln, which is stacked with pots, is open and has a fairly large door for placing and removing large vessels.
    

    
    

    
    

    
    

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  banding wheel
  • Select activity A turntable that can be used for decorating, sculp...

    A turntable that can be used for decorating, sculpting, carving and handbuilding ceramics. A banding wheel gives a potter access to all sides of a ceramic piece.