Question

a ___(1)_ is used to spin the clay while the ceramicist shapes it into a form, where as a _(2)___ is used to fire, or heat the clay.
a. (1) clay spinner; (2) roaster
b. (1) potters wheel; (2) kiln
c. (1) kiln; (2) glaze
d. (1) meander; (2) slip oven
please select the best answer from the choices provided
○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

A potter's wheel is a well - known tool in ceramics for spinning clay as it's shaped. A kiln is the standard equipment for firing (heating) clay. Option a has incorrect terms (clay spinner and roaster are not standard in ceramics). Option c has the wrong order (kiln is for firing, not spinning). Option d has terms (meander is a design, slip oven is not a standard term for firing clay) that are not relevant.

Answer:

B. (1) potters wheel; (2) kiln