For Flux Sake

• How does a kiln sitter work?

  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 [email protected] 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?

  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 [email protected] 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?

  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 [email protected] 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?

  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 [email protected] 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?

  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 [email protected] 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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