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Ceramic Materials Workshop’s New Self-Guided Course Option!

Launched in July 2023, our self-guided Understanding Glazes course is Ceramic Materials Workshop’s newest online course option. It’s an ideal format for students who want to learn about glaze chemistry, have a busy schedule, and want to work through the materials on...

Will colored pencils survive a cone 10 firing?

Will colored pencils will survive a cone 10 firing? Rose does some tests to find out if they are a good substitute for underglaze pencils.

Where can I learn how to make my own glazes?

You have made the decision that you want to save money and have more control over your making process by learning how to make your own ceramic glazes. Now what? How do you get started? Before selecting a glaze class, it's important to consider a few things first. ...

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For Flux Sake Podcast

Listen to Our Latest Podcast Episodes.

Episode 50 – What does wedging actually do to clay?

Today the gang discuss three questions about clay, including what actually happens when you wedge. They also talk about the ever-evolving situation with EPK. Listen to episode 50 now on your favorite podcast app or stream here. If you have a ceramic chemistry...

Episode 49 – What’s the best way to test clay absorption?

Welcome back for season three of For Flux Sake! Today the gang talk about fast firing, the best way to do an absorption test, and a pair of kiln questions about thermocouples and electricity types. Listen to episode 49 now on your favorite podcast app or stream here....

Episode 48 – How does throwing on the potter’s wheel effect your body?

We are wrapping up our second season of the podcast and want to send a huge thank you to all of you for listening to the show. In this episode the gang talk about the long-term effects of throwing on your body, how to grasp the working qualities of porcelain, and how...