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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...
We love questions from our educator friends. Today's episode starts with a question from a high school teacher who wondered what the best ma...
Have you ever wondered what the firing rates are for the pre-programmed kiln schedules in modern kilns? In today's episode the gang talk abo...
Unloading a kiln can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially if it's filled with a new ceramic form that gives you trouble. Today the gang...
What is carbon coring, and should we care about it? The term is actually a misnomer, with the real culprit being iron, a common ingredient i...
Glaze preparation is a necessary part of the ceramic process, but have you ever wondered why sieving glazes is important? Today the gang tal...
To start today's episode we take a ride to Materials Corner to talk about the situation with EPK, as well as, if there is an easy substitute...
Have you ever wondered why kilns have peep holes? Today Matt, Rose, and Kathy debate the function and necessity of peep holes, while also ta...
Happy New Year! To start 2026 the gang answer listener questions about ash glazes, mixing brushing and dipping glazes, and how the particle...
Have you wondered what makes a glaze food safe? Today we are happy to welcome Gabriel Kline and Bill Collins to the show to talk about the t...
Do you fire your kiln fast or slow? And does it really matter? Today the gang answer a few listener questions about the relationship between...
Commercial casting slips are great for their convenience, but what do you do when your recipe hard-pans in the bucket? Today the gang talk a...
Have you ever had small pieces of an unglazed foot ring stick to a kiln shelf? This bummer of a phenomenon is called plucking, and today the...
Halloween is our favorite holiday at For Flux Sake. We can't get enough of the costumes, candy, and science! Join the gang this week as they...
Joining a new community studio can be exciting, but also a little scary. Today the gang talk about how to be a good community member. They a...
Have you ever moved and had to convert your glazes to materials from a different continent? Today the gang talk about how you might do that...
Today's episode starts with a trip to Materials Corner where the gang talk about the likely end of a favorite Kaolin for soda firing. They a...
To start the show Kathy shares about the research being conducted into vanishing historic lusters at the Harvard Art Museum. The gang also a...
Have you ever wondered why some glazes have a wide firing range? Today the gang talk about this phenomenon, answer listener questions about...
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 ceramic...
Do you remember the joys of using a kiln sitter? Those mini cones were so cute until you dropped one in the bottom of a fully loaded kiln. E...
Today your favorite glaze experts answer a listener's question about judging the melt of an ash glaze, methods for wet mixing bentonite, and...
Have you ever wondered what makes a bronze glaze work? This week on the show the gang answer a listener's question about metallic oxides in...
Have you ever found the perfect glaze, but it is formulated for a different temperature? Today the gang talk about adjusting glazes from con...
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...
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...
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...
Today we return to the much loved topic of glaze durability on For Flux Sake. Kathy, Matt, and Rose start by talking about the long term dur...
Today we are celebrating the 100th episode of For Flux Sake! We'd like to thank the listeners for their excellent questions and for followin...
Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Susan Feagin! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precario...
Have you ever wondered when the magic happens during the firing? This week on the show the gang talk about the last 100 degrees C of the fir...
This show has been going on for so long that the gang thought they should reintroduce themselves. Kathy, Matt, and Rose start the show talki...
Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Meredith Host! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precari...
Cristobalite and quartz inversion are the great boogie men of ceramics, often being used to explain cracking clay, glaze fit issues, and gen...
Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Paul Andrew Wandless! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the...
Have you ever tried to create budget-friendly glazes? It can be hard, especially when you want rich purples and blacks. This week the gang t...
Have you noticed thermal expansion measurements on your clay or glaze recipes? If so you might be wondering what those measurements mean, an...
New kilns bring lots of excitement to the studio, but also a few questions. Should I calibrate my thermocouple? And, Do I need to adjust my...
Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Pattie Chalmers! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the preca...
Pin holes are a pesky issue in ceramics, largely because multiple glaze defects are often called pinholes. The gang talk about the myriad is...
Speckled clay bodies have come roaring back in popularity and in this episode our intrepid clay experts talk about what you can add to your...
Today's episode features a simple question. Do I have to glaze my pieces? The FFS gang talk about unglazed surfaces, and also discuss what t...
Have you ever wanted to bake bread in one of your pots? Today the gang answer a listener's question about the best way to make ceramic bakew...
Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Osa Atoe! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precarious w...
Do you have the hard pan blues when your glazes settle like a rock to the bottom of the bucket? The gang talk about how bentonite and Epsom...
Have you ever mixed a glaze with the correct amount of water, but it still seems gloopy and thick? If you have then you might need to add a...
Have you ever noticed how some pots get really hot in the microwave? The gang talk about why this happens, and answer a listener question ab...
Welcome to a very spooky edition of Fluxed Up with Brett Kern. Today we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with funny stories...
Have you wondered how you can help support artists affected by Hurricane Helene? This week's show is dedicated to sharing information and re...
Atmospheric firing is so much fun! What's not to like about a process where you get to spray soda into a flaming hot kiln. This week the gan...
Have you heard of a Bristol glaze? This week on For Flux Sake the gang talk about the chemistry that makes these glazes work. They also disc...