EP 22
22 - Does the coefficient of expansion really matter for a glaze?
On today’s episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about the coefficient of expansion and its relevance for practical use when planning glazes for your studio. Hint, hint…It’s not as helpful of a measurement as you might think. They also discuss the effect of crazing on clay body strength and how to deal with glaze faults when you work in a communal studio. Listen to episode 22 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.
The image above shows a chart with the thermal expansion of porcelain. One of the points of this week’s podcast is that thermal expansion does happen, but that it’s very hard to measure and put that information into practical use in your studio. Hear the gang talk about why on episode 22 of For Flux Sake.
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.
