Have you ever heard of an Oolite? Find out more about this rare and interesting glaze precipitate on this week’s episode. The gang also take a trip to materials corner to discuss new potassium feldspars that could replace Custer Feldspar, and answer a question about kiln venting. 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 troubleshooting, kilns, kiln vent, Oolite, Custer Feldspar, Potassium Feldspar

Today's episode is brought to you by Bailey Pottery Equipment and Archie Bray Residency.

Join us as the For Flux Sake gang dive into layering glazes. Have you ever noticed some glazes look better below others, but not on top? Find out why the order you apply them matters and more on this week’s episode. We also have a surprise visit and a great question about Gillespie Borate from their #1 superfan Kookie Kane. 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 Troubleshooting, layering, Colemanite, Gerstley Borate, Gillespie Borate, Boron

Today's episode is brought to you by Bailey Pottery Equipment and Archie Bray Residency.

Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Nick Sevigney! In this episode of our new For Flux Sake segment Fluxed Up, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Nick shares his journey from porcelain skepticism to newfound appreciation, the impact of the Custer Feldspar shortage, and reveals the trials of handling glaze disasters. Plus, we uncover the joys and frustrations of gallery life and laugh over some truly memorable teaching moments. 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: Glaze Troubleshooting, DIY, Studio Stories, Ceramics Confessions, Nick Sevigney, Custer Feldspar, Studio Anecdotes, Behind the scenes, Potter, Ceramic Artist

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