Slip is defined as

• A. Slip is a liquid clay mixture used to join pieces of clay together.
• B. Slip is a dry powder.
• C. Slip is a glaze.
• D. Slip is a fired ceramic piece.

Answer: (A)

In ceramics, slip is a liquid clay mixture used to join pieces of clay together. It’s made by mixing clay with water into a pourable slurry, so it can act like a glue when you score the mating surfaces and press them together. This adhesive property helps create strong joints before the pieces are fired. Slip is not a dry powder, not a glaze, and not a fired ceramic piece. It’s also used in slip casting and for decorative effects, but its core role is to bond components by providing a fluid bonding agent between surfaces.