For Flux Sake

• What should we know about cristobalite and quartz inversion?

  Cristobalite and quartz inversion are the great boogie men of ceramics, often being used to explain cracking clay, glaze fit issues, and general ceramic mayhem. In this episode the gang sort fact from fiction and explain the changes that silica goes through during firing. They also start the episode talking about Matt’s amazing new computer keyboard, which has beautiful celadon-glazed porcelain keys. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at [email protected] and you could be featured on an upcoming show.   This week’s episode features the following topics: Porcelain, celadon, cristobalite, quartz inversion, silica Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the Rosenfield Collection of Ceramic Art.  

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• Fluxed Up with Paul Andrew Wandless

  Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Paul Andrew Wandless! 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 Paul shares about making casting slips out of dark clay bodies, as well as how he builds with cast slabs for extra strength and durability. 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 [email protected].   This week’s episode features the following topics: Glaze testing, print making, underglaze, dark clay bodies, slip casting, deflocculation Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the Rosenfield Collection of Ceramic Art.

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• Are there budget-friendly black and purple glazes?

  Have you ever tried to create budget-friendly glazes? It can be hard, especially when you want rich purples and blacks. This week the gang talk about ways to save money in your glaze lab, and how tariffs might affect the supply chain. They also start the episode commiserating on how cold it is this time of year in New England, and what to do if your clay freezes. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at [email protected] and you could be featured on an upcoming show.   This week’s episode features the following topics: Frozen clay, glaze lab, glaze chemistry on a budget, purple, black Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the Rosenfield Collection of Ceramic Art.

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• How can I measure thermal expansion?

  Have you noticed thermal expansion measurements on your clay or glaze recipes? If so you might be wondering what those measurements mean, and how you use them to predict glaze fit on a clay body. This week the gang discuss thermal expansion and why those numeric values aren’t always so helpful. They also answer a listener question about glazes with rare earth elements. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at [email protected] and you could be featured on an upcoming show.   This week’s episode features the following topics: Thermal expansion, glaze fit, clay body, rare earth elements, Praseodymium, Neodymium, Erbium Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the Rosenfield Collection of Ceramic Art.    

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• How can I get the best firing out of my new kiln?

  New kilns bring lots of excitement to the studio, but also a few questions. Should I calibrate my thermocouple? And, Do I need to adjust my firing rate to my new elements? This episode the gang talk about new kilns, ASTM standards for ware, and the difference between K23 and K26 soft bricks. They also start the show discussing testing methods for glaze durability. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at [email protected] and you could be featured on an upcoming show.   This week’s episode features the following topics: Thermocouple, New Kiln, commercial kiln, K26, K23, bricks   Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the Rosenfield Collection of Ceramic Art.  

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