Episode 46 – Why does clay shrink when fired?

We all know that disappointing feeling. You open a kiln and see a beautiful piece that looks exactly like yours, except that its oddly smaller than you remember. On this week’s show the gang talk about the chemical process that causes clay shrinkage, as well as, the pros and cons of using manganese for speckled clay. Listen to episode 46 now on your favorite podcast app or stream here.

 

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