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Back to SearchAre metallic glazes similar to melted metal?
Season 4 Episode 106
Have you ever wondered what makes a bronze glaze work? This week on the show the gang answer a listener's question about metallic oxides in glazes, and discuss the finer points of what makes a pinhol…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Can you adjust a cone 6 glaze up to cone 10?
Season 4 Episode 105
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 …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Does how tight a kiln is packed affect its final temperature?
Season 4 Episode 104
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 insi…
Published on 5 months ago
What does vinegar do to clay?
Season 4 Episode 103
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…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Fluxed Up with Steven Young Lee
Season 4 Episode 102
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 mish…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Are ceramic sealers safe to use on functional ceramics?
Season 4 Episode 101
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 qu…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 100!
Season 4 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. T…
Published on 6 months ago
Fluxed Up with Susan Feagin
Season 4 Episode 99
Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Susan Feagin! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio m…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
When do glazes actually melt during the firing?
Season 4 Episode 98
Have you ever wondered when the magic happens during the firing? This week on the show the gang talk about the last 100 degrees C of the firing when glazes generally do their melting. They also answe…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Who are we?
Season 4 Episode 97
This show has been going on for so long that the gang thought they should reintroduce themselves. Kathy, Matt, and Rose start the show talking about the experiences that lead them into a life of clay…
Published on 7 months ago