Why are my plates cracking?

For Flux Sake by Ceramic Materials Workshop

Mar 11, 202637:26Arts

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 answer a listener question about how to keep plates from cracking, the best tem...

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