Does how tight a kiln is packed affect its final temperature?

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Taxes, Voting, Recycling—oh my! After navigating this jungle of grown-up responsibilities together, we're taking a quick summer breather to recharge our adulting batteries. But before we temporarily hang up our responsible pants, join us for this special episode packed with our favorite kernels of wisdom from the season so far AND get an exclusive preview of the fresh adulting adventures awaiting you when Grown-Up Stuff returns in late summer! Think of this episode as your adulting victory lap—complete with confetti and zero paperwork required! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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This episode is made in memory of Megan Whetstine, a beloved member of the For Flux Sake and Ceramic Materials Workshop family. Her sense of humor and creativity will be deeply missed.

This week’s episode features the following topics:

Mentorship, kiln packing, cones, balloon, carbon

Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.

109 episodes

For Flux Sake

Does how tight a kiln is packed affect its final temperature?

For Flux Sake

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published about a year ago

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This episode is made in memory of Megan Whetstine, a beloved member of the For Flux Sake and Ceramic Materials Workshop family. Her sense of humor and creativity will be deeply missed.

This week’s episode features the following topics:

Mentorship, kiln packing, cones, balloon, carbon

Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.

109 episodes

#Fine Arts #Arts #Graphic Design #Archie Bray Foundation #Kathy King #Matt Katz #Rose Katz #Chemistry #Pottery #Ceramic

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How does a kiln sitter work? 39:04

30 days ago39:04

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Do you remember the joys of using a kiln sitter? Those mini cones were so cute until you dropped one in the bottom of a fully loaded kiln. Even though manufacturers have shifted to computer controlled models, sitters were a key part of electric kilns for decades. Today on the show the gang answer listener questions about firing a kiln with a kiln sitter and making your own decals. Rose also reads a hilarious story about a clay plasticity experiment gone wrong. 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. This episode is the last of the season. We will take a summer break for the month of August and be back to start season five in September. Today's episode is brought to you by Monkey Stuff , The Rosenfield Collection , Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program , and Cornell Studio Supply . This week’s episode features the following topics: Kiln sitter, cones, electric kiln, decals, plasticity, clay formulation…

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How can you tell if a glaze is fully melted? 35:42

5 weeks ago35:42

35:42

Today your favorite glaze experts answer a listener's question about judging the melt of an ash glaze, methods for wet mixing bentonite, and whether or not it's safe to use industrial dinnerware made before lead was regulated. They also open the show talking about why you should never crush encapsulated stains. 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 Monkey Stuff , The Rosenfield Collection , Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program , and Cornell Studio Supply . This week’s episode features the following topics: Ash glaze, glaze melt, bentonite, macaloid, lead test, encapsulated stain…

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Are metallic glazes similar to melted metal? 37:20

6 weeks ago37:20

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Have you ever wondered what makes a bronze glaze work? This week on the show the gang answer a listener's question about metallic oxides in glazes, and discuss the finer points of what makes a pinhole a pinhole. 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 Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting. This week’s episode features the following topics: Pin holing, metallic oxides, bronze glazes, cobalt crystalline glazes, crystalline glaze…

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Can you adjust a cone 6 glaze up to cone 10? 32:23

8 weeks ago32:23

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Have you ever found the perfect glaze, but it is formulated for a different temperature? Today the gang talk about adjusting glazes from cone 6 up to cone 10, and how you might tell if your kiln can handle going to cone 10. They also start the episode checking in about their summer plans. 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 Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting. This week’s episode features the following topics: Cone 6, Cone 10, Bristol glaze, kiln, elements…

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Does how tight a kiln is packed affect its final temperature? 25:12

9 weeks ago25:12

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Have you noticed how a tight kiln pack can slightly change your cones? In this week’s episode the gang talk about why this happens, as well as answer a listener’s question about firing a balloon inside of a ceramic sculpture. 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. This episode is made in memory of Megan Whetstine, a beloved member of the For Flux Sake and Ceramic Materials Workshop family. Her sense of humor and creativity will be deeply missed. This week’s episode features the following topics: Mentorship, kiln packing, cones, balloon, carbon Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.…

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What does vinegar do to clay? 33:43

10 weeks ago33:43

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Have you ever wondered why vinegar is added to joining slip? This week on the show the gang talk about the use of vinegar in the studio and the absorption rates of blending reclaimed clays. They also answer a listener's question about glazing terracotta flower pots. 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. This week’s episode features the following topics: Vinegar, Vitrification, reclaim, absorption, terracotta flowerpots Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.…

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Fluxed Up with Steven Young Lee 51:42

12 weeks ago51:42

51:42

Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Steve Lee! 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 Steven shares about his path to harnessing failure to create his beautiful porcelain forms, as well as his time as director of the Archie Bray Foundation and his role in starting the Brickyard Network. Tune in for a dose of humor, technical tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a ceramic artist. Got questions or need advice? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com This week’s episode features the following topics: Porcelain, Archie Bray Foundation, Brickyard Network, gas firing Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.…

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Are ceramic sealers safe to use on functional ceramics? 29:54

13 weeks ago29:54

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Today we return to the much loved topic of glaze durability on For Flux Sake. Kathy, Matt, and Rose start by talking about the long term durability of Bristol glazes. Then they delve into listener questions about ceramic sealers and substituting for Gerstley Borate in Raku glazes. 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. This week’s episode features the following topics: Glaze durability, Bristol glaze, ceramic sealer, tile sealer, Gerstley Borate, Gillespie Borate Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes .…

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Episode 100! 28:03

14 weeks ago28:03

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Today we are celebrating the 100th episode of For Flux Sake! We’d like to thank the listeners for their excellent questions and for following along as the show has evolved over the last four years. To start this episode Kathy, Matt, and Rose share a few things they have learned making the show. They also answer listener questions about aging your glazes and single firing. 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. This week’s episode features the following topics: Bisque Firing, single firing, aging glazes, glaze Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes .…

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Fluxed Up with Susan Feagin 41:25

16 weeks ago41:25

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Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Susan Feagin! 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 Susan shares funny stories about working at the Penland School of Craft, as well as how she creates brightly colored slips for soda firing. Tune in for a dose of humor, technical tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a ceramic artist. Got questions or need advice? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com This week’s episode features the following topics: Soda Firing, Slip, Penland, glaze, cone 6 Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes .…

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When do glazes actually melt during the firing? 31:58

17 weeks ago31:58

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Have you ever wondered when the magic happens during the firing? This week on the show the gang talk about the last 100 degrees C of the firing when glazes generally do their melting. They also answer a listener's question about thermocouples placement, and take a trip to Materials Corner to talk about Frit 3110. 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. This week’s episode features the following topics: Firing, Frit 3110, Thermocouple, Materials Corner, glaze melting, boron Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes .…

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Who are we? 35:58

18 weeks ago35:58

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This show has been going on for so long that the gang thought they should reintroduce themselves. Kathy, Matt, and Rose start the show talking about the experiences that lead them into a life of clay. They also answer a listener's question about calcining clay. 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. This week’s episode features the following topics: Kaolin, calcining, Alfred, Connecticut College Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes .…

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Fluxed Up with Meredith Host 37:47

20 weeks ago37:47

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Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist 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. Got questions or need advice? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com This week’s episode features the following topics: Underglaze, crawling, decals, Kitten’s Clear, Cone 6, pattern Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes .…

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What should we know about cristobalite and quartz inversion? 31:46

23 weeks ago31:46

31:46

Cristobalite and quartz inversion are the great boogie men of ceramics, often being used to explain cracking clay, glaze fit issues, and general ceramic mayhem. In this episode the gang sort fact from fiction and explain the changes that silica goes through during firing. They also start the episode talking about Matt’s amazing new computer keyboard, which has beautiful celadon-glazed porcelain keys. 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. This week’s episode features the following topics: Porcelain, celadon, cristobalite, quartz inversion, silica Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the Rosenfield Collection of Ceramic Art .…

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Fluxed Up with Paul Andrew Wandless 41:09

25 weeks ago41:09