Episode 63 – Should I bisque higher than I glaze?

Thanks to everyone who came out to our live taping at NCECA. We had a blast and look forward to airing that episode in a few weeks. Today on the show the gang talk about the effect of mold in clay, bisque firing higher than your glaze temperature, and the wild wild west of slip formulas. Listen to episode 63 now on your favorite podcast app or stream here.

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