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For Flux Sake

By: Kathy King Rose Katz Matt Katz
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  • Matt and Rose Katz of the Ceramics Materials Workshop and Kathy King of the Ceramics Program at Harvard University discuss listener questions about clay and glaze. This show will have you laughing and learning about the chemistry behind ceramics in no time.
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  • Electric Kiln 101 with Freddy Fredrickson pt. 2

    Electric Kiln 101 with Freddy Fredrickson pt. 2
    Apr 24 2024

    Listen to the final part of our conversation with the fantastic Freddy Fredrickson, former kiln master at Alfred University and founder of Fredrickson kilns. This episode will have you thinking beyond temperature when trying to get the most out of your kiln during your firings. Is cone 6 truly more energy-efficient than cone 10? Can your thermocouple be the silent hero of your firings? Freddy has answers to all your burning questions (pun intended!) and more!

    Glaze got you in a daze? Mystery clay malfunction? Fire up your phone and send the For Flux Sake crew a voice memo or a message with your ceramic crisis at forfluxsakepodcast@gmail.com - your problem could be solved on-air!

    Today’s episode is brought to you by:

    Bray Poxy archiebrayclay.com

    This week’s episode features the following topics:

    Electric Kiln, Cone 6, Cone 10, Cone 6 vs. Cone 10, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficient Firing, Kiln Troubleshooting, Cones, Kiln Calibration, Kiln Design, Kiln Building, Kiln Efficiency

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    42 mins
  • Electric Kiln 101 with Freddy Fredrickson pt. 1

    Electric Kiln 101 with Freddy Fredrickson pt. 1
    Apr 10 2024

    Join Matt as he dives deep into kilns with Freddy Frederickson, the legendary founder of Fredrickson Kiln Company. For over 30 years, Freddy wasn't just building kilns at The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, he was perfecting the craft as their master kiln builder. In this first episode of our two-part interview, Freddy shares his remarkable journey. From the evolution of electric kiln technology to filling and firing an even kiln, listen in as he answers some of your burning questions about using your electric kiln.

    Today’s episode is brought to you by:

    Bray Poxy archiebrayclay.com

    This week’s episode features the following topics:

    Electric Kiln, Firing, Kiln, Kiln Troubleshooting, Kiln load, kiln firing
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    49 mins
  • Should I bisque higher than I glaze?

    Should I bisque higher than I glaze?
    Mar 27 2024

    Thanks to everyone who came out to our live taping at NCECA. We had a blast and look forward to airing that episode in a few weeks. Today on the show the gang talk about the effect of mold in clay, bisque firing higher than your glaze temperature, and the wild wild west of slip formulas. If you need assistance with a ceramic chemistry problem, send us a voice memo with your question to forfluxsakepodcast@gmail.com.

    Today’s episode is brought to you by:

    Bray Poxy archiebrayclay.com

    This week’s episode features the following topics:

    Slip casting, Mold, Clay Durability, Glaze Application, Slip Formula, Bisque temperature
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    34 mins
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Bing worthy potter’s delight!

I can hardly wait for more! After 20 yrs as a potter I mostly know, how much I don’t know.😁 I love when I can still pick up new knowledge I can trust.

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Great Learning Source

I have learned so much from these podcasts. I'm not an experienced potter, but they explain things at a level that even novices can understand. Highly recommend listening if you're interested in learning about making pottery.

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Always a fun listen, and you learn stuff too...

For all your burning clay and glaze questions, Matt, Rose and Kathy keep it real. I am forever grateful for kamong other things) permission to flip on all the switches and fire fast, and I haven't looked back - thanks For Flux Sake!

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Flux Sake Rocks!

I just love for Flux Sake. Excellent information, that is intelligent yet delivered in a manner that is easy to understand. and a super fun and entertaining team!

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