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 ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com 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.

Have you ever wondered why vinegar is added to joining slip? This week on the show the gang talk about the use of vinegar in the studio and the absorption rates of blending reclaimed clays. They also answer a listener's question about glazing terracotta flower pots. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com and you could be featured on an upcoming show.

This week’s episode features the following topics:

Vinegar, Vitrification, reclaim, absorption, terracotta flowerpots

Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.

Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Steve Lee! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Steven shares about his path to harnessing failure to create his beautiful porcelain forms, as well as his time as director of the Archie Bray Foundation and his role in starting the Brickyard Network. Tune in for a dose of humor, technical tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a ceramic artist.

Got questions or need advice? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com

This week’s episode features the following topics:

Porcelain, Archie Bray Foundation, Brickyard Network, gas firing

Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.