Matt and Rose Katz of the Ceramics Materials Workshop and Kathy King of the Ceramics Program at Harvard University discuss listener questions about clay and glaze. This show will have you laughing and learning about the chemistry behind ceramics in no time.

Have you ever found the perfect glaze, but it is formulated for a different temperature? Today the gang talk about adjusting glazes from cone 6 up to cone 10, and how you might tell if your kiln can handle going to cone 10. They also start the episode checking in about their summer plans. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com and you could be featured on an upcoming show.   Today's episode is brought to you by <a href= "https://cornellstudiosupply.com/">Cornell Studio Supply</a> and <a href= "https://ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/about-us/consulting.html">Ceramic Materials Workshop</a> Consulting.   This week’s episode features the following topics: Cone 6, Cone 10, Bristol glaze, kiln, elements

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Can you adjust a cone 6 glaze up to cone 10?

Have you noticed how a tight kiln pack can slightly change your cones? In this week’s episode the gang talk about why this happens, as well as answer a listener’s question about firing a balloon inside of a ceramic sculpture. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com and you could be featured on an upcoming show.   This episode is made in memory of Megan Whetstine, a beloved member of the For Flux Sake and Ceramic Materials Workshop family. Her sense of humor and creativity will be deeply missed.   This week’s episode features the following topics: Mentorship, kiln packing, cones, balloon, carbon   Today's episode is brought to you by <a href= "https://cornellstudiosupply.com/">Cornell Studio Supply</a> and <a href= "https://ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/about-us/consulting.html">Ceramic Materials Workshop</a> Consulting.

Does how tight a kiln is packed affect its final temperature?

Have you ever wondered why vinegar is added to joining slip? This week on the show the gang talk about the use of vinegar in the studio and the absorption rates of blending reclaimed clays. They also answer a listener's question about glazing terracotta flower pots. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com and you could be featured on an upcoming show.   This week’s episode features the following topics: Vinegar, Vitrification, reclaim, absorption, terracotta flowerpots Today's episode is brought to you by <a href= "https://cornellstudiosupply.com/">Cornell Studio Supply</a> and <a href= "https://ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/about-us/consulting.html">Ceramic Materials Workshop</a> Consulting.

What does vinegar do to clay?

Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Steve Lee! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Steve shares about his path to harnessing failure to create his beautiful porcelain forms, as well as his time as director of the Archie Bray Foundation and his role in starting the Brickyard Network. Tune in for a dose of humor, technical tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a ceramic artist.    Got questions or need advice? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com   This week’s episode features the following topics: Porcelain, Archie Bray Foundation, Brickyard Network, gas firing Today's episode is brought to you by <a href= "https://cornellstudiosupply.com/">Cornell Studio Supply</a> and <a href= "https://ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/about-us/consulting.html">Ceramic Materials Workshop</a> Consulting.

Kathy King, Rose Katz, Matt Katz

For Flux Sake by Kathy King, Rose Katz, Matt Katz

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