EP 73

73- Shivering Sucks

We're kicking off Season 4 of For Flux Sake with a bang—or should we say a "ping"? Matt, Rose, and Kathy are joined by producer Ben to unveil some exciting surprises awaiting you in the new season. We're firing up a conversation about shivering, crazing, and all the unpredictable quirks that come with ceramics. Why is your glaze flaking off? Could your firing cycle or even hand sanitizer be the culprit? And what’s the deal with delayed crazing? We're here to get to the bottom of your ceramic problems! Listen now on your favorite podcast app or stream here.

Glazing problems? Kiln meltdown? Send your questions to forfluxsakepodcast@gmail.com - you might hear the answer on the show!


Today's episode is brought to you by Immaterial: 5000 years of Art, One Material at a Time, a podcast from the Met Museum.


This week’s episode features the following topics:

Shivering, Crazing, Delayed Crazing, Paint your own pottery, Vitrification, Low-Fire Ceramics, Clay bodies, Thermal expansion

Ben Carter

Ben Carter is a ceramic professional based in Howell, NJ. He maintains a studio, teaches workshops and exhibits nationally. He is the creator and host of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler podcast. www.carterpottery.com.

Previous
Previous

EP 74

Next
Next

EP 72