EP 20
20 - Should I be afraid of silicosis?
On today’s episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about studio cleanliness and the presence of silica in our community studios. Matt shares a CDC paper on the topic and settles a few misconceptions about the prevalence of silicosis in studio ceramics. Listen to episode 20 now on your favorite podcast app or stream here. To see the supplemental info we talked about in this episode, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog.
Thanks to Audra Doughty @audradceramics for this pic of her in her respirator.
This episode of the podcast is also sponsored by AMACO Brent. For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. With over 3000 products, AMACO Brent’s top priority is making sure all of their customer needs are met. From the professional to the student and everyone in between, their high quality materials enable you to make your best work. No matter the ceramic need, AMACO Brent’s dedicated team is always there to lend a helping hand. To learn more check them out at amaco.com and on Instagram and Facebook as amacobrent. Show us how you use amaco by sharing your work online using #howiamaco.
This episode is also sponsored by the Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art. The collection is an on-line source for research and inspiration, featuring images of thousands of objects made by over 800 artists. The images are high quality and can be used with no permission required, making them a great resource for students and teachers. www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.
