Episode 57 – Can I create atmospheric effects in an electric kiln?

Happy New Year from the For the Flux Sake gang! In today’s episode Kathy, Rose, and Matt answer three listener questions about kiln peeps, creating atmospheric effects in an electric kiln, and the best ways to test wild clay. Listen to episode 57 now on your favorite podcast app or stream here.

If you have a ceramic chemistry question or problem you’d like help with, send us a voice memo with your question to forfluxsakepodcast@gmail.com.

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