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Episode 108 – How does a kiln sitter work?

Season 4

Do you remember the joys of using a kiln sitter? Those mini cones were so cute until you dropped one in the bottom of a fully loaded kiln. Even though manufacturers have shifted to computer controlled models, sitters were a key part of electric kilns for decades.
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Episode 107 – How can you tell if a glaze is fully melted?

Season 4

Today your favorite glaze experts answer a listener's question about judging the melt of an ash glaze, methods for wet mixing bentonite, and whether or not it's safe to use industrial dinnerware made before lead was regulated. They also open the show talking about why you should never crush encapsulated stains.
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Episode 106 – Are metallic glazes similar to melted metal?

Season 4

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 pinhole a pinhole.
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Episode 105 – Can you adjust a cone 6 glaze up to cone 10?

Season 4

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.
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Episode 104 – Does how tight a kiln is packed affect its final temperature?

Season 4

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.
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Episode 103 – What does vinegar do to clay?

Season 4

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.
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Episode 102 – Fluxed Up with Steve Lee

Fluxed Up, Season 4

Join us as Steve 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.
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Episode 101 – Are ceramic sealers safe to use on functional ceramics?

Season 4

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.
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Episode 100 – Episode 100!

Season 4

Today we are celebrating the 100th episode of For Flux Sake! We’d like to thank the listeners for their excellent questions and for listening as the show has evolved over the last four years.
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Episode 99 – Fluxed Up with Susan Feagin

Fluxed Up, Season 4

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 mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Susan shares funny stories about working at the Penland School of Craft, as well as how she creates brightly colored slips for soda firing. Tune in for a dose of humor, technical tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a ceramic artist.
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Episode 98 – When do glazes actually melt during the firing?

Season 4

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 answer a listener's question about thermocouples placement, and take a trip to Materials Corner to talk about Frit 3110.
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Episode 97 – Who are we?

Season 4

Join us as Meredith shares about working with decals and layered underglaze, as well as how she had to pivot away from her favorite glaze in the middle of a major commission.
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