Episode 74 – Fluxed Up with Nick Sevigney

Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Nick Sevigney! In this episode of our new For Flux Sake segment Fluxed Up, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Nick shares his journey from porcelain skepticism to newfound appreciation, the impact of the Custer Feldspar shortage, and reveals the trials of handling glaze disasters. Plus, we uncover the joys and frustrations of gallery life and laugh over some truly memorable teaching moments. Tune in for a dose of humor, technical tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a ceramic artist. Listen now on your favorite podcast app or stream here.

Listen to Episode 74

Glazing problems? Kiln meltdown?

Send your questions to forfluxsakepodcast@gmail.com – you might hear the answer on the show!

Want to learn more?

Check our our blog articles and all of our videos on our YouTube channel!

Share this Episode

Share On Facebook
Share On Linkedin
Share On Reddit
Share On Pinterest
Share On X
Share On Whatsapp
Share Via Email
Print
Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Nick Sevigney! In this episode of our new For Flux Sake segment Fluxed Up, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Nick shares his journey from porcelain skepticism to newfound appreciation, the impact of the Custer Feldspar shortage, and reveals the trials of handling glaze disasters. Plus, we uncover the joys and frustrations of gallery life and laugh over some truly memorable teaching moments

Explore our courses!

Not sure where to start? Get help finding your learning path.

Start Learning

Recent Podcast Episodes

Ep 133 – NCECA Phone: Do things ever explode in a glaze firing?

Season 5

Today we have a special NCECA focused episode featuring questions recorded in person at this year’s conference in Detroit. The gang answer questions about explosions in a glaze firing, sanding bisque ware, and wheel cleaning. They also start the episode taking a trip to Materials Corner to talk about changes in the Red Art supply. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth to record with us at NCECA. We can’t wait to see you again next year.
View Episode

Ep 132 – NCECA Phone: Do all glazes need Bentonite?

Season 5

Today we have a special NCECA focused episode featuring questions recorded in person at this year’s conference in Detroit. The gang answer questions about using hot wax, refiring in a community studio, particle packing for brushing glazes, and best practices for using Bentonite in glazes. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth to record with us.
View Episode

Ep 131 – The cost versus reliability episode

Season 5

Today the gang compares cost versus reliability when buying kilns and kiln shelves. The episode starts with a question about purchasing S-type thermocouples for new kilns and a discussion about preventing warping in cordierite kiln shelves. On a related but strange note, they also talk about how a popular outdoor grill helped lead the U.S. into our current talc shortage.
View Episode