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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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34:44

The Four Horsemen of Pinholing

For Flux Sake ·

2022/04/20

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 separate problems wrapped into one. Tune in to hear their solutions and the variety of ways you can stop this glaze defect. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog. We will be hosting our first live taping of an episode on April 18th, 2022. The event will be happening on Zoom and is free to the public. Come

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44:18

The gang tackles slip casting

For Flux Sake ·

2022/04/06

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 recipes are harder to cast with. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog. We will be hosting our first live taping of an episode on April 18th, 2022. The event will be happening on Zoom and is free to the public. Come prepared with some questions to stump Rose and Matt. You can register at

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48:20

What do I do if my kiln loses power?

For Flux Sake ·

2022/03/23

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 your kiln loses power mid-firing, and the pros and cons of venting electric kilns. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog. We will be hosting our first live taping of an episode via Zoom on April 18th, 2022. The event is free to the public but registration is required. Come prepared with super hard

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32:05

Is my moldy bag of clay really more plastic?

For Flux Sake ·

2022/03/09

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 listener writes in to challenge the gang on bisque temperatures. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to electric kilns, and

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34:38

How hot is too hot to open my kiln?

For Flux Sake ·

2022/02/24

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 unloading a hot kiln. They also answer a few questions about crazing and discuss why Shino glazes turn fuzzy when they dry. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our

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40:05

How does layering affect the chemical composition of...

For Flux Sake ·

2022/02/09

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 and they also discuss the carbon foot print of pottery making. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to electric kilns, and they

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33:54

Help! Why is my colemanite spitting?

For Flux Sake ·

2022/01/26

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 talk about how you can fix that issue and they also answer a listener question about liner glazes. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from

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41:42

What should I do with this mystery material?

For Flux Sake ·

2022/01/12

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 mystery material so that you can put it to good use. They also answer a listener question about adding colorants to commercial glazes. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies

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01:10:15

Toxicology 101 with Sarah Urfer

For Flux Sake ·

2021/12/21

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 discuss methods of absorption and the old adage “the dose makes the poison”. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns,

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43:48

How much water should I put in my glaze?

For Flux Sake ·

2021/12/09

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 has been fired. They also answer a listener question about how you might change a dunking glaze into a brushing glaze with additives. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies

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41:09

What is the difference between a slip and underglaze?

For Flux Sake ·

2021/11/24

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

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36:15

The gang tackles porosity and clay body issues

For Flux Sake ·

2021/11/12

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 degree to be a ceramic artist. 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

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30:14

Should I bisque higher or lower to stop pinholing?

For Flux Sake ·

2021/10/27

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

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23:43

Should I be testing the new materials I got from the...

For Flux Sake ·

2021/10/13

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 also discuss rising kiln prices and the slowdown in the international supply chain. 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

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28:28

The Gang talks about why glazes “ping”

For Flux Sake ·

2021/09/29

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

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24:11

The gang discusses easy glaze recipes for beginners

For Flux Sake ·

2021/09/15

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 next few years. They also answer a listener question about easy glaze recipes for beginners. 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

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30:30

Substituting feldspars, gloss vs. matte glazes for...

For Flux Sake ·

2021/09/01

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 that age old question, “Do I really need to bisque?” To see the supplemental info we talked about in this episode, 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

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31:40

Food-safe glazes, kiln cooling, and sourcing test glazes

For Flux Sake ·

2021/08/18

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 the show started. We also dive into our first batch of listener questions, tackling the topics of food-safe glazes, kiln cooling, and sourcing glazes to test. To see the supplemental info we talked about in this episode, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog.

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01:39

For Flux Sake Season 1 Trailer

For Flux Sake ·

2021/08/13

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 present listener submitted questions that will be answered in a comical, but also insightful way. This show will have you laughing, and learning, about the chemistry behind ceramics in no time.

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