Ceramics crossword worksheets introduce the specialist vocabulary of pottery and ceramic arts — from clay types and kiln firing techniques to glazing methods and historical ceramic traditions. Perfect for art and design classes or students exploring craft history.
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Ceramics Part 1 Crossword
19 words
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2. Objects made from clay and baked hard.
4. A pot used to make and serve tea.
7. A flat dish used for serving food.
8. Protective clothing worn while making pottery.
9. Clay pottery fired at a relatively low temperature.
13. A flat fired piece used on floors or walls.
14. Soft earth used to make pots and other objects.
15. A fine network of lines in a glazed surface.
16. A soft tool used to smooth wet clay.
17. The heating process that hardens clay.
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1. Strong pottery fired at a high temperature.
2. A large container with a handle and spout.
3. The rotating device a potter uses to shape clay.
5. Made of clay hardened by heat.
6. The part of a mug or pot used to hold it.
7. A fine white ceramic material.
10. A special oven used for baking clay.
11. A glassy coating put on pottery before firing.
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The PDF contains 3 printable crossword puzzles with up to 25 words each, plus a matching answer key for each puzzle.