For Flux Sake
Episodes
Slippy, Slip, Slip
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about the definition and dynamics of slip. They also discuss a few helpful tips for once firing. Fo...
Should I be afraid of silicosis?
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about studio cleanliness and the presence of silica in our community studios. Matt shares a CDC pap...
For Flux Sake Live! Vol. 1
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we feature the first ever live taping of For Flux Sake. Our hosts answer listener questions from their Zoom audience about clay for outdoor ...
The Four Horsemen of Pinholing
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts give us the good and bad news about pinholing. Turns out this tricky defect can be caused by four separa...
The gang tackles slip casting
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about the ins and outs of slip casting. They discuss the dynamics of plaster and why some slip reci...
What do I do if my kiln loses power?
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts have a grab bag of listener questions. They talk about dealing with freezing bags of clay, what to do if...
Is my moldy bag of clay really more plastic?
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about the effect of mold growth on plasticity. They also answer a question about slaking clay and a...
How hot is too hot to open my kiln?
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hardest things in ceramics is waiting for your kiln to cool. On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about the threshold for unl...
How does layering affect the chemical composition of glazes?
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why your glazes change so much when you layer them? On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about combining glazes a...
Help! Why is my colemanite spitting?
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's nothing like the disappointment of opening a kiln full of glazes that spit all over the shelves. On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts...
What should I do with this mystery material?
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found a bucket of material and not known what it is? On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about how you might test that my...
Toxicology 101 with Sarah Urfer
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake, Matt sits down with toxicologist Sarah Urfer to talk about the relative toxicity of ceramic materials. They discu...
How much water should I put in my glaze?
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about the relationship between specific gravity and glaze thickness, both before and after a glaze ...
What is the difference between a slip and underglaze?
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 simi...
The gang tackles porosity and clay body issues
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts answer two listener questions about porosity in clay bodies. They also discuss whether or not you need a...
Should I bisque higher or lower to stop pinholing?
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Should I be testing the new materials I got from the ceramic supply?
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts answer two listener questions about best practices for testing both new and old glaze materials. They al...
The Gang talks about why glazes "ping"
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The gang discusses easy glaze recipes for beginners
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts give an update on shifts in the availability of materials that might effect studio ceramics over the nex...
Substituting feldspars, gloss vs. matte glazes for food service, and do I need to bisque
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake the gang tackles the topics of substituting feldspars, suitability of gloss vs. matte glazes for food service, and...
Food-safe glazes, kiln cooling, and sourcing test glazes
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of For Flux Sake we are introduced to our show hosts Kathy King, Matt Katz, and Rose Katz who talk about their friendship and how t...
For Flux Sake Season 1 Trailer
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Rose Katz of the Ceramics Materials Workshop will answer your burning questions about clay and glaze. Each episode, co-host Kathy King will p...