Episode 18 – The Four Horseman of Pinholing

On today’s episode of For Flux Sake our hosts give us the good and bad news about pinholing. Turns out this tricky defect can be caused by four separate problems wrapped into one. Tune in to hear their solutions and the variety of ways you can stop this glaze defect.

Listen to Episode 18

Share this Episode

Share On Facebook
Share On Linkedin
Share On Reddit
Share On Pinterest
Share On X
Share On Whatsapp
Share Via Email
Print

Explore our courses!

Not sure where to start? Get help finding your learning path.

Start Learning

Recent Podcast Episodes

Ep 116 – HELP my clay is plucking!

Season 5

Have you ever had small pieces of an unglazed foot ring stick to a kiln shelf? This bummer of a phenomenon is called plucking, and today the gang talk about how and why it happens. They also answer a listener's question about increasing plasticity in halloysite porcelains and take a trip to Materials Corner to discuss the rumors swirling around EPK production.
View Episode

Ep 115 – Halloween Extravaganza with Lord Celsius, Wizard of Clays, and Copper Carb

Season 5

Halloween is our favorite holiday at For Flux Sake. We can’t get enough of the costumes, candy, and science! Join the gang this week as they answer listener questions about using wild clays in a community studio, washing dirty clay laundry, and the proper way to open a bag of dry ceramic material.
View Episode

Ep 114 – What are the do’s and dont’s of working in a community studio?

Season 5

Joining a new community studio can be exciting, but also a little scary. Today the gang talk about how to be a good community member. They also answer listener questions about clay color changes, using tar paper in the studio, and where to start when you get your first potter’s wheel.
View Episode