Episode 96 – Fluxed Up with Meredith Host

In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Meredith shares about working with decals and layered underglaze, as well as how she had to pivot away from her favorite glaze in the middle of a major commission. Tune in for a dose of humor, technical tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a ceramic artist.

Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com and you could be featured on an upcoming show.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes

Listen to Episode 96

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
Fluxed Up with Meredith Host | For Flux Sake Episode 96

Explore our courses!

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

Start Learning

Recent Podcast Episodes

Ep 121 – Do kilns really need peep holes?

Season 5

Have you ever wondered why kilns have peep holes? Today Matt, Rose, and Kathy debate the function and necessity of peep holes, while also tackling a question about glazing only the interior of a pot. They also start the episode talking about the research Kathy is doing at Harvard Ceramics into the historic use of graphite as a ceramic sealer.
View Episode

Ep 120 – Is there a difference between real and fake ash glazes?

Season 5

Happy New Year! To start 2026 the gang answer listener questions about ash glazes, mixing brushing and dipping glazes, and how the particle size of colorants affects glaze outcomes. They also begin the episode sharing stories about the highs and lows of art center holiday sales.
View Episode

Ep 119 – Gabriel Kline and Bill Collins on food safe glazes

Season 5

Have you wondered what makes a glaze food safe? Today we are happy to welcome Gabriel Kline and Bill Collins to the show to talk about the topic, and their new book Amazing Glaze: Food Safe Recipes. They discuss the definition of food safety, how to test glazes, and what they learned after testing dozens of popular cone 6 and cone 10 recipes.
View Episode