by Kyra Lysynecky | October 9, 2024
Have you heard of a Bristol glaze? This week on For Flux Sake the gang talk about the chemistry that makes these glazes work. They also discuss the crackle vs. crazing nomenclature, as well as the definition of porcelain. Got questions or need advice? Drop us a line...
by Kyra Lysynecky | September 4, 2024
We’re kicking off Season 4 of For Flux Sake with a bang—or should we say a “ping”? Matt, Rose, and Kathy are joined by producer Ben to unveil some exciting surprises awaiting you in the new season. We’re firing up a conversation about...
by Kyra Lysynecky | May 8, 2024
Listen to Kathy, Rose, and Matt take your glaze concerns head-on in this fired-up live recording from the convention this year! The audience delivered rapid fire questions to the gang so get ready for a hodgepodge of hot glaze conundrums. From water content and...
by The CMW Team | January 5, 2023
On today’s episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about the coefficient of expansion and its relevance for practical use when planning glazes for your studio. Hint, hint…It’s not as helpful a measurement as you might think. They also discuss the effect of crazing on...
by The CMW Team | January 5, 2023
One of the hardest things in ceramics is waiting for your kiln to cool. On today’s episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about the threshold for unloading a hot kiln. They also answer a few questions about crazing and discuss why Shino glazes turn fuzzy when they...