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Across 1. Great material to wedge on but accumulates dust 4. What's left on pot once the bisque-ware pulls out all the water in the glaze 7. Flux starting with the letter "L" 11. The fluxing agent in Egyptian paste 12. Chemical compound that is the main component of glass 13. Kiln of ancient China - 2 words 15. The type of dangerous contact when you "breath in" a chemical 17. Agent that lowers the melting temperature of high temp compounds/minerals 18. Most common injury to a ceramists due to heavy or awkward lifting ( 2 words) 20. The rock/mineral that silica is derived from in nature 23. Chemical exposure causing cellular mutations 24. A potentially deadly lung disease caused by clay dust 25. Bits of fired clay added to a clay body to increase its strength 26. Being in contact with, around or in the vicinity of 29. A general type of nose and mouth covering that filters dust -2 words 33. Dissolves in water 35. Compound that melts at very high temps 36. Cancer causing 37. Term in wedging for well mixed consistency 39. The "cure" for staying healthy as a ceramist 42. Protects the legs from the heat of the kiln 44. The Chinese mixed this substance with water for the first applied glaze 45. Besides increasing a clay-body's strength, bits of fired clay also helps prevent cracks due to _______? 47. The type of dangerous contact when you consume a chemical 48. Synonym for reused containers

Down 2. Element when added to a glaze acts as a stabilizer 3. Develops or builds up over time (2 words) 5. Synonym for kneading 6. The term used to describe Egyptian paste as a glaze - 2 words 8. Abbreviation for Material Safety Data Sheets 9. Flux starting with the letter "M" 10. The type of mask that is approved to filter clay particles 14. Inflammation of the skin -allergic reaction 16. Protects the eyes from the heat of the kiln 17. Synonym for "runny" 19. First firing in which clay is fired to earthenware temps 21. The color of Egyptian paste 22. Wedging expels pockets of this 27. Wedging on this material draws moisture but if it gets into the clay body can cause "lime-pops" 28. The type of dangerous contact when you "touch" a chemical 30. One of the four surface effects of a glaze that determines it's shininess 31. Protects your hands from the heat of the kiln 32. The part of the hand used to push the clay when wedging 34. Flux that starts with the letter "B" 38. Type of filters used in studio vacuum cleaners 40. Any ceramic material with a high melting temp 41. Synonym for poisonous 42. One of the four surface effects of glaze that determines its pigment 43. What is physically needed to wedge a large mass of clay 46. Only material to wedge on that does not draw moisture out of the clay