For Flux Sake
av Kathy King, Rose Katz, Matt Katz
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Why did my piece explode when it was refired?
Why did my piece explode when it was refired?
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Matt and Rose Katz of the Ceramics Materials Workshop and Kathy King of the Ceramics Program at Harvard University discuss listener questions about clay and glaze. This show will have you laughing and learning about the chemistry behind ceramics in no time.
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- Why did my piece explode when it was refired? · 39 min · Säsong 6 Avsnitt 140The worst feeling in ceramics is opening a kiln to discover a piece exploded. Today the gang answers listener questions about explosions in refires and what could cause cracking…
- What happens when I rebisque my pots? · 43 min · Säsong 6 Avsnitt 139We love when our international friends call in and today we have a great question from Colombia. The gang talk about making vitrified clay with South American ingredients, the…
- Does it matter how fast my kiln cools? · 35 min · Säsong 6 Avsnitt 138We start today's episode with a trip to Materials Corner to talk about #1 Pottery Plaster. The gang also answer listener questions about converting celsius to fahrenheit and the…
- Can there be too much boron in a glaze? · 40 min · Säsong 6 Avsnitt 137This week's show starts with a discussion of a recent viral ceramic video and the merits of a potter dipping pots in water immediately after glazing. The gang also answer…
- How do I reassure customers that I don't use lead? · 37 min · Säsong 6 Avsnitt 136We start off season six of the podcast with a great question about customer service around ceramics. The gang answer a question from a paint-you-own pottery studio about…
- Why do cone 10 reduction glazes all look similar? · 42 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 135We start the episode with a quick trip to Materials Corner to hear good news about the mining of Red Art. The gang also answer listener questions about firing cone 6 clays to…
- For Flux Sake Live in Boston! · 57 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 134For the first time ever the whole gang gathered in Boston for a live show at Harvard Ceramics. In this episode they answer listener questions about finding inspiration, altering…
- Do things ever explode in a glaze firing? · 33 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 133Today we have a special NCECA focused episode featuring questions recorded in person at this year's conference in Detroit. The gang answer questions about explosions in a glaze…
- Do all glazes need Bentonite? · 44 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 132Today we have a special NCECA focused episode featuring questions recorded in person at this year's conference in Detroit. The gang answer questions about using hot wax, refiring…
- The Cost versus Reliability episode · 40 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 131Today the gang compares cost versus reliability when buying kilns and kiln shelves. The episode starts with a question about purchasing S-type thermocouples for new kilns and a…
- Can I add something to a commercial glaze to change its temperature? · 37 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 130To start today's episode the gang talk about their upcoming live show in Boston. We hope you will join us June 5th at the Harvard Ed Portal, where Kathy, Matt, Rose, and Producer…
- Why do layered glazes look different every time? · 39 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 129Today we have a special Flux U episode where the gang dive deep into glaze application to answer a listener's question about the chemical and physical limitations of glaze…
- Can I use ash from a volcano in my glaze? · 29 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 128To start today's explosive episode a listener writes in wondering about using ash from Mt. St. Helens in a glaze. The gang also talk about best cleaning practices for keeping…
- What materials should I buy to start mixing glazes? · 31 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 127We love questions from our educator friends. Today's episode starts with a question from a high school teacher who wondered what the best materials are for starting a glaze lab…
- Is it best to use the medium or fast fire setting on my kiln? · 35 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 126Have you ever wondered what the firing rates are for the pre-programmed kiln schedules in modern kilns? In today's episode the gang talk about the differences between slow…
- Why are my plates cracking? · 37 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 125Unloading a kiln can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially if it's filled with a new ceramic form that gives you trouble. Today the gang answer a listener question about how…
- What causes carbon coring in clays? · 37 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 124What is carbon coring, and should we care about it? The term is actually a misnomer, with the real culprit being iron, a common ingredient in reduction fired clays. Today the…
- Do I really need to sieve my glazes? · 34 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 123Glaze preparation is a necessary part of the ceramic process, but have you ever wondered why sieving glazes is important? Today the gang talk about various ways to prepare a…
- Should I make my own clay? · 39 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 122To start today's episode we take a ride to Materials Corner to talk about the situation with EPK, as well as, if there is an easy substitute to use in clay and glazes. The gang…
- Do kilns really need peep holes? · 34 min · Säsong 5 Avsnitt 121Have 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…
