what is scoring in ceramics
In the presence of heat, the glaze becomes a glassy coating which fuses to the surface. Glaze Firing-Firing done after glaze has been applied to bisque or (occasionally) greenware to produce a glass-like surface. Greenware-Raw, dry, unfired clay. Characterized by being very fragile. Pinch Construction-A construction technique in which the clay is pinched and manipulated with the fingers into the desired shape. Scoring-To join two pieces of clay, it is usually necessary to prepare the surfaces of each piece to create a strong bond where they meet.