Episode 49 – What’s the best way to test clay absorption?

Welcome back for season three of For Flux Sake! Today the gang talk about fast firing, the best way to do an absorption test, and a pair of kiln questions about thermocouples and electricity types.  Listen to episode 49 now on your favorite podcast app or stream here.

 

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