Episode 73 – Shivering Sucks!

We’re kicking off Season 4 of For Flux Sake with a bang—or should we say a “ping”? Matt, Rose, and Kathy are joined by producer Ben to unveil some exciting surprises awaiting you in the new season. We’re firing up a conversation about shivering, crazing, and all the unpredictable quirks that come with ceramics. Why is your glaze flaking off? Could your firing cycle or even hand sanitizer be the culprit? And what’s the deal with delayed crazing? We’re here to get to the bottom of your ceramic problems! Listen now to episode 73 on your favorite podcast app or stream here.
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Supplemental Info: Firing curve that Matt refers to in episode 73 

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We're kicking off Season 4 of For Flux Sake with a bang—or should we say a "ping"? Matt, Rose, and Kathy are joined by producer Ben to unveil some exciting surprises awaiting you in the new season. We're firing up a conversation about shivering, crazing, and all the unpredictable quirks that come with ceramics. Why is your glaze flaking off? Could your firing cycle or even hand sanitizer be the culprit? And what’s the deal with delayed crazing?

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