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Clay drama got you throwing shade? We've ALL been there! Join the For Flux Sake gang for episode 67 as we commiserate over inconsistent clay bodies and the woes of surprise firing results. Weâll explore the limitations of trying to adjust an existing clay body and glaze to meet your needs and some of the many reasons why commercial clay bodies can vary from batch to batch. Plus, weâll shed some light on the truth about manganese myths. Learn what is and what is not an actual hazard to your health. Donât rage-quit that project yet, listen to the latest episode of For Flux Sake and regain your sanity in the studio!
Today's episode is brought to you by Bailey Pottery Equipment. Bailey Pottery Equipment has everything you need, from beginner to pro. They offer top-notch supplies at discount prices, all backed by friendly service.
This weekâs episode features the following topics:
Manganese, Toxicity, Absorption rate, commercial clay body, Clay absorption, reformulating clay, reformulating glaze, glaze fit
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Listen to Kathy, Rose, and Matt take your glaze concerns head-on in this fired-up live recording from the convention this year! The audience delivered rapid fire questions to the gang so get ready for a hodgepodge of hot glaze conundrums. From water content and adjusting a recipe, to cracking the code on crazing crystals and banishing hard pan pandemonium, they tackled every question that came their way, and then some. Do you think anybody was able to stump them? Listen and find out. A special thank you to NCECA for co producing this episode and for supporting podcasting in the ceramics community.
Today's episode is brought to you by Snow Farm. From June 2nd-7th, join David McDonald for a hands-on workshop on making perfect-fitting lids for your thrown pieces.
This weekâs episode features the following topics:
Glaze Flaws, Crazing, Crystalline, Crystallization, Glaze Formulation, Raw Materials, Glaze Application, Glaze making tips, NCECA, NCECA 2024
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Fehlende Folgen?
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Listen to the final part of our conversation with the fantastic Freddy Fredrickson, former kiln master at Alfred University and founder of Fredrickson kilns. This episode will have you thinking beyond temperature when trying to get the most out of your kiln during your firings. Is cone 6 truly more energy-efficient than cone 10? Can your thermocouple be the silent hero of your firings? Freddy has answers to all your burning questions (pun intended!) and more!
Glaze got you in a daze? Mystery clay malfunction? Fire up your phone and send the For Flux Sake crew a voice memo or a message with your ceramic crisis at [email protected] - your problem could be solved on-air!
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
Bray Poxy archiebrayclay.com
This weekâs episode features the following topics:
Electric Kiln, Cone 6, Cone 10, Cone 6 vs. Cone 10, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficient Firing, Kiln Troubleshooting, Cones, Kiln Calibration, Kiln Design, Kiln Building, Kiln Efficiency
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Join Matt as he dives deep into kilns with Freddy Frederickson, the legendary founder of Fredrickson Kiln Company. For over 30 years, Freddy wasn't just building kilns at The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, he was perfecting the craft as their master kiln builder. In this first episode of our two-part interview, Freddy shares his remarkable journey. From the evolution of electric kiln technology to filling and firing an even kiln, listen in as he answers some of your burning questions about using your electric kiln.
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
Bray Poxy archiebrayclay.com
This weekâs episode features the following topics:
Electric Kiln, Firing, Kiln, Kiln Troubleshooting, Kiln load, kiln firing
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Thanks to everyone who came out to our live taping at NCECA. We had a blast and look forward to airing that episode in a few weeks. Today on the show the gang talk about the effect of mold in clay, bisque firing higher than your glaze temperature, and the wild wild west of slip formulas. If you need assistance with a ceramic chemistry problem, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected].
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
Bray Poxy archiebrayclay.com
This weekâs episode features the following topics:
Slip casting, Mold, Clay Durability, Glaze Application, Slip Formula, Bisque temperature
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This episode of Flux Sake is a technical delight! Rose and Matt unpack the fascinating world of commercial clay body profiling with Ceramic Material Workshop's ongoing research project. They'll unpack the different tests used and what they reveal about a clay body's performance. Need to know the perfect clay body and glazes for your project? We've got you covered! The gang tackles listener questions on finding durable materials for high-use barware and crafting long-lasting floor tiles. Feeling the spray gun frustration? You're not alone! The episode wraps up with solutions to a clogged spray gun, with insights from Kathy, Rose, and Matt on keeping your glaze application smooth.
Join the Flux Sake Crew Live! Catch the whole gang for a live recording at the NCECA conference in Richmond, VA on Friday, March 22nd at 11 am. Don't miss out!
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
Bray Poxy archiebrayclay.com
This weekâs episode features the following topics:
Food Safety, Functional Ceramics, Utilitarian Ceramics, Dinnerware, Restaurant ware, Clay Durability, Glaze Durability, Coefficient of Friction, Ceramic Tile, Glaze Application, Glazing with spray gun
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The For Flux Sake crew is gearing up for NCECA! Tune in to find out their plans and where you can catch them live at the conference. They also dive deep into listener questions, tackling concerns about lead leaching in your kiln from past firings and fish tank safety. Can your ceramic pieces pose a hidden danger for you or your aquatic friends? Learn the facts with us and stay safe!
Got a perplexing ceramic problem? Send the crew a voice memo with your question to [email protected] and they might just feature it on a future episode.
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
Bray Poxy archiebrayclay.com
This weekâs episode features the following topics:
Lead, Leaching, Toxicity, Lead Toxicity, Lead Testing, Lead Leaching, NCECA, Studio Safety
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On todayâs episode the gang talk about deciphering the labels on your commercial glazes. They also answer listener questions about standard bisquing temperatures in the U.S., and if there is a toxicity risk when using lead glazed wares from the 19th century. If you need assistance with a ceramic chemistry problem, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected].
Kathy, Matt, and Rose are excited to be participating in this yearâs NCECA conference in Richmond, VA. Come on out and bring your friends for a live taping of the show on Friday March 22nd at 11 am. Hope to see you there.
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
Bray Poxy archiebrayclay.com
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On todayâs episode the gang talk about recycling clay, knowing how hot a slip or glaze can be fired, and tips for running a community studio. If you need assistance with a ceramic chemistry problem, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected].
As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. This is one of the easiest ways to support this show, and the best part is that itâs totally free. To participate simply leave a review and a rating for the show on your favorite podcast app. Thanks everyone for listening and supporting the show!
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
The Bray www.archiebray.org
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On todayâs episode the gang answer an interesting question about the beauty of glaze flaws, as well as discussing fake reduction glazes using silicon carbide and making pots that are durable enough for restaurants. If you need assistance with a ceramic chemistry problem, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected].
As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. This is one of the easiest ways to support this show, and the best part is that itâs totally free. To participate simply leave a review and a rating for the show on your favorite podcast app. Thanks everyone for listening and supporting the show!
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.
The Bray www.archiebray.org
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Happy New Year from the For the Flux Sake gang! In todayâs episode Kathy, Rose, and Matt answer three listener questions about kiln peeps, creating atmospheric effects in an electric kiln, and the best ways to test wild clay. If you need assistance with a ceramic chemistry problem, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected].
As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. This is one of the easiest ways to support this show, and the best part is that itâs totally free. To participate simply leave a review and a rating for the show on your favorite podcast app. Thanks everyone for listening and supporting the show!
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.
The Bray www.archiebray.org
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On todayâs episode of For the Flux Sake the gang answer three listener questions about sieving glazes, burnishing clay, and wiping off bisque. If you have a ceramic chemistry problem youâd like help with, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected]. Thanks everyone for listening in 2023. We look forward to having lots of new episodes for you in the upcoming year.
Hello For Flux Sake Listeners! Have you ever wondered what me mean when we talk about the unity molecular formula on the show? The UMF is a great way to understand glaze chemistry, and we talk all about it in our Glazed and Confused class. To show our appreciation for your listenership, we are offering a free lifetime membership to our Glazed and Confused class until the end of December. To sign up for FREE visit www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com and use the offer code âUMFâ when you sign up. Happy Holidays!
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
AMACO Brent www.amaco.com
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.
The Bray www.archiebray.org
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On todayâs episode the gang talk about the end of Custer Feldspar. How do we all adjust to one of Americaâs most popular, and reasonably priced, feldspars going out of production? Hear more about potential substitutions and the ripple effect this will have on the ceramic community. If you have a ceramic chemistry problem youâd like help with, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected].
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
AMACO Brent www.amaco.com
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.
The Bray www.archiebray.org
Hello For Flux Sake Listeners! Have you ever wondered what me mean when we talk about the unity molecular formula on the show? The UMF is a great way to understand glaze chemistry, and we talk all about it in our Glazed and Confused class. To show our appreciation for your listenership, we are offering a free lifetime membership to our Glazed and Confused class until the end of December. To sign up for FREE visit www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com and use the offer code âUMFâ when you sign up. Happy Holidays!
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On todayâs episode the gang answer questions about the rising cost of lithium and the advantages of diversifying your fluxes. They also talk about the slight color shifts that happen in clear glazes. If you have a ceramic chemistry problem youâd like help with, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected].
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
AMACO Brent www.amaco.com
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.
The Bray www.archiebray.org
Hello For Flux Sake Listeners! Until the end of November, we are offering a 25% discount on our beginner glaze workshop - Glaze of Our Lives. This is one of our on-demand workshops that help people learn about what glazes are, and how they really work. We answer the questions youâve always wondered about and smash the ceramic myths you may have been told. Head over to www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com and use promo code - forfluxsake (all one word)- at time of check out to receive the 25% discount. Check it out and donât forget to keep on test, test, testing!
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On todayâs episode the gang answer a few questions about cone six, including one about electric kiln temperatures, and another about firing cone 6 glazes to cone 10 in a soda kiln. They also talk about making lava-like effects on clay with vinegar. If you have a ceramic chemistry problem youâd like help with, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected].
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
AMACO Brent www.amaco.com
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.
The Bray www.archiebray.org
Hello For Flux Sake Listeners! Until the end of November, we are offering a 25% discount on our beginner glaze workshop - Glaze of Our Lives. This is one of our on-demand workshops that help people learn about what glazes are, and how they really work. We answer the questions youâve always wondered about and smash the ceramic myths you may have been told. Head over to www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com and use promo code - forfluxsake (all one word)- at time of check out to receive the 25% discount. Check it out and donât forget to keep on test, test, testing!
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On this extra spooky episode of For Flux Sake, the gang talk about flame ware, the best length of time to mix casting slip, and fast firing manual kilns. They also share a mysterious tale about the blood bricks of Boston. If you have a ceramic chemistry problem youâd like help with, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected].
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
AMACO Brent www.amaco.com
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.
The Bray www.archiebray.org
Hello For Flux Sake Listeners! Until the end of November, we are offering a 25% discount on our beginner glaze workshop - Glaze of Our Lives. This is one of our on-demand workshops that help people learn about what glazes are, and how they really work. We answer the questions youâve always wondered about and smash the ceramic myths you may have been told. Head over to www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com and use promo code - forfluxsake (all one word)- at time of check out to receive the 25% discount. Check it out and donât forget to keep on test, test, testing!
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This week on the podcast the gang talk about the chemistry of raku glazes, the prevalence of cone 8 in European ceramics, and the intricacies of a fully melted matte glaze. They also share fun facts about Prisma color pencils and their use in ceramics. If you have a ceramic chemistry problem youâd like help with, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected]. To see the supplemental info we talked about in this episode, visit Ceramic Materials Workshop.
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
AMACO Brent www.amaco.com
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.
The Bray www.archiebray.org
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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. If you have a ceramic chemistry problem youâd like help with, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected]. To see the supplemental info we talked about in this episode, visit Ceramic Materials Workshop.
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
AMACO Brent www.amaco.com
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.
The Bray www.archiebray.org
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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. If you have a ceramic chemistry problem youâd like help with, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected]. To see the supplemental info we talked about in this episode, visit Ceramic Materials Workshop.
Our friend Paul Blais, host of The Potters Cast, was recently in a bad accident. Thereâs a Go Fund Me to help support his family during his recovery. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Todayâs episode is brought to you by:
AMACO Brent www.amaco.com
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.
The Bray www.archiebray.org
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Your favorite glaze nerds are back for season three of For Flux Sake! New episodes drop every other Wednesday starting this week. If you have a question about ceramic chemistry send us a voice memo at [email protected].
See you soon!
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