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For Flux Sake

For Flux Sake

De: Kathy King Rose Katz Matt Katz
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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.Archie Bray Foundation Arte
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  • Is the bacteria in reclaimed clay a problem?
    Sep 18 2025

    To start the show Kathy shares about the research being conducted into vanishing historic lusters at the Harvard Art Museum. The gang also answer listener questions about material supply chains, the cleanliness of reclaimed clay, and why Matt and Rose went solar. 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.

    Have you checked out the new For Flux Sake Patreon? This is a great way to show your support and have access to discounted merch, live hangouts, and extra episodes. Head over to Patreon and sign up today.

    Today's episode is brought to you by Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection, Cornell Studio Supply, and Ceramic Materials Workshop’s Making Glaze Make Sense.

    This week’s episode features the following topics:

    Chinese lusters, supply chains, reclaimed clay, bacteria, carbon foot print, solar

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    36 m
  • What makes a glaze have a wide firing range?
    Sep 10 2025

    Have you ever wondered why some glazes have a wide firing range? Today the gang talk about this phenomenon, answer listener questions about adding stains to clay bodies, and discuss underglaze application. This episode also starts with a trip to Materials Corner along with a check in from a listener about the porosity of 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.

    Have you checked out the new For Flux Sake Patreon? This is a great way to show your support and have access to discounted merch, live hangouts, and extra episodes. Head over to Patreon and sign up today.

    Today's episode is brought to you by Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection, Cornell Studio Supply, and Ceramic Materials Workshop’s Making Glaze Make Sense.

    This week’s episode features the following topics:

    Firing range, materials corner, frit 3134, flower pots, underglaze, brushing glaze

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    37 m
  • What defines low-fire ceramics?
    Sep 3 2025

    We are back for season 5 of the show with a low-fire themed episode. Today the gang talk about a few parameters that define low-fire ceramics, as well as how de-airing pug mills work. They also start the show talking about the brand new For Flux Sake Patreon. This is a great way to show your support and have access to discounted merch, live hangouts, and extra episodes. Head over to Patreon and sign up today.

    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.

    Today's episode is brought to you by Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection, Cornell Studio Supply, and Ceramic Materials Workshop’s Making Glaze Make Sense.

    This week’s episode features the following topics:

    Low-fire, terracotta, pugmill, de-airing, wedge, vitrification

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    41 m
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I have learned so much from these podcasts. I'm not an experienced potter, but they explain things at a level that even novices can understand. Highly recommend listening if you're interested in learning about making pottery.

Great Learning Source

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For all your burning clay and glaze questions, Matt, Rose and Kathy keep it real. I am forever grateful for kamong other things) permission to flip on all the switches and fire fast, and I haven't looked back - thanks For Flux Sake!

Always a fun listen, and you learn stuff too...

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Love the scientific information that dispels many passed down myths. saving lots of time and learning what really works. Kathy is just hysterical with her off the cuff one-liners.

Dispelling pottery myths!

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I just love for Flux Sake. Excellent information, that is intelligent yet delivered in a manner that is easy to understand. and a super fun and entertaining team!

Flux Sake Rocks!

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I can hardly wait for more! After 20 yrs as a potter I mostly know, how much I don’t know.😁 I love when I can still pick up new knowledge I can trust.

Bing worthy potter’s delight!

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