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For Flux Sake

For Flux Sake

Kathy King, Rose Katz, Matt Katz

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best For Flux Sake episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to For Flux Sake for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite For Flux Sake episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

On today’s episode of For Flux Sake our hosts answer a handful of questions about slip, underglaze, and stains. If you’ve been wondering what the similarities and differences are, tune in for this lighthearted talk on the topic. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog.

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Skutt Ceramic Products has been manufacturing equipment for Potters since 1953 and their reputation as a pioneer in innovative kiln design continues with the 4th generation of this family-owned Business. www.skutt.com.

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

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On today’s episode of For Flux Sake our hosts answer two listener questions about pinholing. Matt also reports back on a conversation about COVID and clay with an epidemiologist. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog.

Skutt is a proud sponsor of For Flux Sake. Skutt Ceramic Products has been manufacturing equipment for Potters since 1953. Skutt’s reputation as a pioneer in innovative kiln design continues with the 4th generation of this family-owned Business. Their KilnMaster Touchscreen controller offers a sleek, smartphone like interface, that is intuitive and packed with powerful tools that allow potters to easily program, diagnose and remotely monitor their kilns. With 5 dedicated kiln technicians on staff and the most comprehensive network of distributors across the globe, you can be assured that Skutt will be there for you before and after the sale. For more information on their line of kilns visit www.skutt.com.

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For Flux Sake - The Gang talks about why glazes “ping”
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09/29/21 • 28 min

On today’s episode of For Flux Sake our hosts answer listener questions about earthenware vs. stoneware, once-firing ceramics, and the most musical of glaze phenomenons, “pinging”. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog.

Skutt is a proud sponsor of For Flux Sake. Skutt Ceramic Products has been manufacturing equipment for Potters since 1953. Skutt’s reputation as a pioneer in innovative kiln design continues with the 4th generation of this family-owned Business. Their KilnMaster Touchscreen controller offers a sleek, smartphone like interface, that is intuitive and packed with powerful tools that allow potters to easily program, diagnose and remotely monitor their kilns. With 5 dedicated kiln technicians on staff and the most comprehensive network of distributors across the globe, you can be assured that Skutt will be there for you before and after the sale. For more information on their line of kilns visit www.skutt.com.

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For Flux Sake - What are those symbols on my glaze label?
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02/14/24 • 37 min

On today’s 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 year’s 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.

Today’s episode is brought to you by:

Bray Poxy archiebrayclay.com

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For Flux Sake - Can I really fire my pots in a microwave?
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06/09/23 • 39 min

Did you see the video of the potter firing their pot in the microwave? Is that real? Today on the show the gang talk about this curiosity of ceramic technology. They also talk about temperature fluctuations in a kiln, and Matt goes on an epic rant about vitrification and porosity. If you have a ceramic chemistry problem you’d 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.

Hello For Flux Sake Listeners! As you know, Matt and Rose do a lot of glaze testing... A lot. They’ve decided to share some of that testing in their amazing new digital glaze book Test Test Test!:7500 glaze tests from Ceramic Materials Workshop. The book features a broad spectrum of oxidation and reduction glazes including matte, gloss, and crystalline, half of which are at Cone 10 and the other half at Cone 6. Each glaze is documented with images, recipes, and chemistry giving you an opportunity to learn these glazes inside and out. Check it out and don’t forget to keep on test, test, testing! To purchase visit www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com.

Today’s episode is brought to you by:

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to electric kilns, and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art is an online source for research and inspiration, featuring images of thousands of objects made by over 900 artists. The images are high quality and can be used with no permission required, making them a great resource for students and teachers. www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.

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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 you’d like help with, send us a voice memo with your question to [email protected].

Today’s 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 you’ve 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 don’t 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 you’d 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.

Today’s 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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For Flux Sake - What does wedging actually do to clay?
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09/27/23 • 27 min

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 you’d 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.

Today’s 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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For Flux Sake - What’s the best way to test clay absorption?
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09/13/23 • 34 min

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 you’d 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. There’s a Go Fund Me to help support his family during his recovery. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Today’s 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 today’s episode of For Flux Sake the gang start by talking about the best way to display test tiles in our studio. They also talk about copper as a disinfectant and how to keep your kiln wash from hard panning. If you have a ceramic chemistry problem you’d 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 the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog.

If you design a t-shirt logo for the show you could win a free class from Ceramics Materials Workshop. To enter send your submission to the email above by Dec. 31st 2022. Good luck!

Today’s episode is brought to you by:

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to electric kilns, and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art is an online source for research and inspiration, featuring images of thousands of objects made by over 800 artists. The images are high quality and can be used with no permission required, making them a great resource for students and teachers. www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.

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How many episodes does For Flux Sake have?

For Flux Sake currently has 85 episodes available.

What topics does For Flux Sake cover?

The podcast is about Art, Visual Arts, Design, Chemistry, Podcasts, Ceramics and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on For Flux Sake?

The episode title 'How can I tell if my matte glaze has fully melted?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on For Flux Sake?

The average episode length on For Flux Sake is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of For Flux Sake released?

Episodes of For Flux Sake are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of For Flux Sake?

The first episode of For Flux Sake was released on Aug 13, 2021.

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