Episode 72 – Can I use paint on my ceramics?

In Episode 72, the gang discuss using acrylic paints on pottery. You’ll learn when it’s safe to use acrylics and find out the effects of firing temperature on your cold-finished pieces. Also we’ll get into pyrometric cones yet again and break down the difference between cones and temperature readings. Why are those last crucial 100 degrees Celsius so important? And finally, we’re discussing the benefits of bisque-firing underglazes. Discover how this step can help prevent color bleeding and other potential glaze flaws. Listen now on your favorite podcast app or stream here.

Confused about glazes or facing a kiln crisis? Don’t suffer in silence! Send the For Flux Sake crew a voice memo or message with your question to forfluxsakepodcast@gmail.com – your problem could be solved on-air!

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