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For Flux Sake

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.Archie Bray Foundation Art
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  • Fluxed Up with Steve Lee
    May 21 2025

    Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Steve Lee! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Steve shares about his path to harnessing failure to create his beautiful porcelain forms, as well as his time as director of the Archie Bray Foundation and his role in starting the Brickyard Network. Tune in for a dose of humor, technical tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a ceramic artist.

    Got questions or need advice? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com

    This week’s episode features the following topics:

    Porcelain, Archie Bray Foundation, Brickyard Network, gas firing


    Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.

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    52 mins
  • Are ceramic sealers safe to use on functional ceramics?
    May 14 2025

    Today we return to the much loved topic of glaze durability on For Flux Sake. Kathy, Matt, and Rose start by talking about the long term durability of Bristol glazes. Then they delve into listener questions about ceramic sealers and substituting for Gerstley Borate in Raku glazes. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com and you could be featured on an upcoming show.

    This week’s episode features the following topics:

    Glaze durability, Bristol glaze, ceramic sealer, tile sealer, Gerstley Borate, Gillespie Borate


    Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 100!
    May 7 2025

    Today we are celebrating the 100th episode of For Flux Sake! We’d like to thank the listeners for their excellent questions and for following along as the show has evolved over the last four years. To start this episode Kathy, Matt, and Rose share a few things they have learned making the show. They also answer listener questions about aging your glazes and single firing. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com and you could be featured on an upcoming show.

    This week’s episode features the following topics:

    Bisque Firing, single firing, aging glazes, glaze


    Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes.

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    28 mins
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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.

Bing worthy potter’s delight!

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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!

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

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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.

Great Learning Source

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Love the scientific information that dispels many passed down myths. saving lots of time and learning what really works. Kathy is just hysterical with her off the cuff one-liners.

Dispelling pottery myths!

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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!

Flux Sake Rocks!

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