Coil Pottery Study Guide

Name____________ 

Class period_______ 

Coil Pottery Quiz Answer Key 

1. Compare and Contrast the coil pottery process (from the clay to the decorating and firing process) Maria Martinez used to what we used in class. List 3 differences and 3 similarities. Specify who did the differences. Ex. Maria did, We did, We both did 

Differences: (these are all of the possibilities, you only need to remember 3 for the quiz) 

a. Maria made her clay out of red clay, blue sand, and water 

b. We bought our clay 

c. We scored and slipped to attach coils 

d. Maria smoothed and pinched coils together 

e. We used pin tools for designs 

f. Maria polished slip covered pottery with a rock to get the shine 

g. We use glaze 

h. We use a kiln 

i. Maria’s son painted designs with a yucca leaf 

j. Maria fired outdoors 

k. Maria used cow chips to fuel the fire 

l. Maria smothered the fire with horse manure to get the black color 

Similarities: 

a. We both use the same coil process 

b. We both use pattern/rhythm for designs 

c. We both get the clay workable with water 

d. We both wedge the clay to get out air bubbles 

2. What created the high gloss shine of Maria’s pottery? 

It was polished with a rock. 

3. Did cow chips fuel the fire during the outdoor method used by Maria Martinez? 

(circle the correct answer) 

Yes or No 

4. What happens during the outdoor firing process to get the jet black color? 

It was smothered with horse manure. 

5. Besides the addition of metal, the firing process Maria Martinez used has not changed for nearly 1000 years. 

(Circle the correct answer) 

True or False