What materials should I buy to start mixing glazes?

For Flux Sake by Ceramic Materials Workshop

Apr 8, 202630:55Arts

We love questions from our educator friends. Today's episode starts with a question from a high school teacher who wondered what the best materials are for starting a glaze lab. The gang also answer a question about clea...

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