Episode 78 What’s so special about a Bristol Glaze?

Episode 78 What’s so special about a Bristol Glaze?

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...
Episode 73 Shivering Sucks!

Episode 73 Shivering Sucks!

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...
Episode 66 Glaze Doctors Live from NCECA

Episode 66 Glaze Doctors Live from NCECA

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...
Episode 14 – How hot is too hot to open my kiln?

Episode 14 – How hot is too hot to open my kiln?

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...