fire clay

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The more technical term used in pottery.

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  • The potter must carefully fire the clay at a high temperature.
  • In our ceramics class, we learned how to properly fire clay in a kiln.
  • She fired the clay sculpture to make it hard and durable.
  • Once you fire the clay, the chemical change is permanent.
  • They are firing a new batch of clay pots this afternoon.
  • Ancient civilizations discovered that firing clay made it waterproof.
  • You need to let the piece dry completely before you fire the clay.
  • The clay was fired too quickly, causing it to crack.
  • This particular glaze requires you to fire the clay twice.
  • Learning to fire clay correctly is a crucial step in pottery.