For Flux Sake Podcast
CMW’s Matt and Rose Katz join co-host Kathy King to answer your burning questions about clay and glaze in a comical, albeit insightful way. Check out the latest episodes of For Flux Sake below or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.
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Latest Episodes
Episode 64 Electric Kiln 101 with Freddy Fredrickson pt. 1
Join Matt as he dives deep into kilns with Freddy Frederickson, the legendary founder of Fredrickson Kiln Company. For over 30 years, Freddy wasn’t just building kilns at The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, he was perfecting the craft as their master kiln builder. In this first episode of our two-part interview, Freddy shares his remarkable journey. From the evolution of electric kiln technology to filling and firing an even kiln, listen in as he answers some of your burning questions about using your electric kiln.
Episode 63 Should I bisque higher than I glaze?
Thanks to everyone who came out to our live taping at NCECA. We had a blast and look forward to airing that episode in a few weeks. Today on the show the gang talk about the effect of mold in clay, bisque firing higher than your glaze temperature, and the wild wild west of slip formulas.
Episode 62 How Can I Make Durable Floor Tiles?
This episode of Flux Sake is a technical delight! Rose and Matt unpack the fascinating world of commercial clay body profiling with Ceramic Material Workshop’s ongoing research project. They’ll unpack the different tests used and what they reveal about a clay body’s performance. Need to know the perfect clay body and glazes for your project? We’ve got you covered! The gang also tackles listener questions on finding durable materials for high-use barware and crafting long-lasting floor tiles. Are you feeling the spray gun frustration? You’re not alone! The episode wraps up with solutions to a clogged spray gun, with insights from Kathy, Rose, and Matt on keeping your glaze application smooth.
Episode 61 Should I be afraid of lead leaching?
The For Flux Sake crew is gearing up for NCECA! Tune in to find out their plans and where you can catch them live at the conference. They also dive deep into listener questions, tackling concerns about lead leaching in your kiln from past firings and fish tank safety. Can your ceramic pieces pose a hidden danger for you or your aquatic friends?
Episode 60 What are those symbols on my glaze label?
On today’s episode the gang talk about deciphering the labels on your commercial glazes. They also answer listener questions about standard bisqueing temperatures in the U.S., and if there is a toxicity risk when using lead glazed wares from the 19th century.
Episode 59 How Often Can I Recycle My Clay?
On today’s episode the gang talk about recycling clay, knowing how hot a slip or glaze can be fired, and tips for running a community studio.
Episode 58 Can a glaze flaw be aesthetically attractive?
Glazes gone rogue? The gang dives into the beauty of “flaws” (some call them character!), fake reduction glazes with silicon carbide, and the art of restaurant-ready dinnerware.
Episode 57 Can I create atmospheric effects in an electric kiln?
Happy New Year from the For the Flux Sake gang! In today’s episode Kathy, Rose, and Matt answer three listener questions about kiln peeps, creating atmospheric effects in an electric kiln, and the best ways to test wild clay.
Episode 56 – Do I have to sieve my glazes?
On today’s episode of For the Flux Sake the gang answer three listener questions about sieving glazes, burnishing clay, and wiping off bisque. Thanks everyone for listening in 2023. We look forward to having lots of new episodes for you in the upcoming year.
Episode 55 – The end of an era…
On today’s episode the gang talk about the end of Custer Feldspar. How do we all adjust to one of America’s most popular, and reasonably priced, feldspars going out of production? Hear more about potential substitutions and the ripple effect this will have on the ceramic community.