For Flux Sake

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

  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 [email protected] 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 Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.

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• What does vinegar do to clay?

  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 [email protected] 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 Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.    

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• Fluxed Up with Steven Young Lee

  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 Steven 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 [email protected]   This week’s episode features the following topics: Porcelain, Archie Bray Foundation, Brickyard Network, gas firing Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.

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• Are ceramic sealers safe to use on functional ceramics?

  Today we return to the much loved topic of glaze durability on For Flux Sake. Kathy, Matt, and Rose start by talking about the long term durability of Bristol glazes. Then they delve into listener questions about ceramic sealers and substituting for Gerstley Borate in Raku glazes. 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: Glaze durability, Bristol glaze, ceramic sealer, tile sealer, Gerstley Borate, Gillespie Borate Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes.

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• Episode 100!

  Today we are celebrating the 100th episode of For Flux Sake! We’d like to thank the listeners for their excellent questions and for following along as the show has evolved over the last four years. To start this episode Kathy, Matt, and Rose share a few things they have learned making the show. They also answer listener questions about aging your glazes and single firing. 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: Bisque Firing, single firing, aging glazes, glaze Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes.

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