The Chemistry – Derek Au and Bryan Hopkins

Ever wonder what goes into making a glaze? Or a clay body? Some groups share their recipes everywhere and others keep it a secret. Derek Au and Bryan Hopkins share their knowledge in building their studio practice through material exploration. Derek talks about how Glazy.org operates, while Bryan discusses the differences between working with highly refined porcelain versus locally sourced clay. Skutt is a proud sponsor of Trade Secret. Skutt Ceramic Products has been manufacturing equipment for Potters since 1953. Skutt's reputation as a pioneer in innovative kiln design continues with the 4th generation of this family-owned Business. Their KilnMaster Touchscreen controller offers a sleek, smartphone like interface, that is intuitive and packed with powerful tools that allow potters to easily program, diagnose and remotely monitor their kilns. With 5 dedicated kiln technicians on staff and the most comprehensive network of distributors across the globe, you can be assured that Skutt will be there for you before and after the sale. For more information on their line of kilns visit .

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The Chemistry – Derek Au and Bryan Hopkins is an episode from Trade Secret by Archie Bray Foundation.

This episode is 57:52 long.

This episode was published on Oct 19, 2021.

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