Episode 78 – What’s so special about a Bristol Glaze?

Have you heard of a Bristol glaze? This week on For Flux Sake the gang talk about the chemistry that makes these glazes work. They also discuss the crackle vs. crazing nomenclature, as well as the definition of porcelain. Got questions or need advice? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com Listen now on your favorite podcast app, or stream from your browser here.

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Have you heard of a Bristol glaze? and what makes this glaze special? The gang tackle that question and more on this week’s episode of For Flux Sake. They also discuss the crackle vs. crazing nomenclature, as well as the definition of porcelain.

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