For Flux Sake

What do you do with your plaster waste? The gang talk about options for disposing of this common studio tool. They also answer listener questions about glazes that crawl when layered and the use of holds in firing schedules. 
 
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Today's episode is brought to you by Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection, Wonky Pottery Supply, and Ceramic Materials Workshop's Ware Glazes.
 
This week's episode features the following topics:
Plaster, crawling, layering glaze, firing schedule

The worst feeling in ceramics is opening a kiln to discover a piece exploded. Today the gang answers listener questions about explosions in refires and what could cause cracking in slip cast pots. They also discuss Matt and Rose's latest clay body profiling, which now includes 88 new clay bodies sent in from around the world. www.mycmw.com  
 
We are happy to partner with Dick Blick to give away a $100 gift card to For Flux Sake listeners. To enter head over to Patreon and leave a comment under the Giveaway post. 
 
Today's episode is brought to you by Monkey Stuff, Kiln Fire, Sheffield Pottery, Speed Ball, and Ceramic Materials Workshop's Ware Glazes.
 
This week's episode features the following topics:
Kiln explosion, clay body profiling, slip casting

We love when our international friends call in and today we have a great question from Colombia. The gang talk about making vitrified clay with South American ingredients, the logistics of changing firing temperatures, and the effect of rebisquing a pot. 
 
CMW has a brand spanking new website, including a great new way to check out For Flux Sake episodes. You can also submit your questions for the show directly on the website at mycmw.com/ask. It's an easy way to participate in the show and it's all free. Submit your question today and you might hear yourself on the next episode of For Flux Sake. 
 
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Today's episode is brought to you by Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection, Wonky Pottery Supply, and Ceramic Materials Workshop's Ware Glazes.
 
This week's episode features the following topics:
Fly Ash, Wollastonite, vitrification, underglaze, bisque

We start today's episode with a trip to Materials Corner to talk about #1 Pottery Plaster. The gang also answer listener questions about converting celsius to fahrenheit and the cooling rates of kilns. 
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, Kiln Fire, Sheffield Pottery, Speed Ball, and Ceramic Materials Workshop's Ware Glazes.
 
This week's episode features the following topics:
#1 Pottery plaster, K-59 Georgia Pacific plaster, celsius, fahrenheit, cooling rate, kiln

This week's show starts with a discussion of a recent viral ceramic video and the merits of a potter dipping pots in water immediately after glazing. The gang also answer listener questions about the amount of boron glazes, melting in cone 6 mattes, and a safety concern from drinking out of a crazed mug.
 
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 Ware Glazes.
 
This week's episode features the following topics:
Boron, cone 6 matte, crazing, glaze safety