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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.

Podcast · By Kathy King, Rose Katz, Matt Katz · English · Official site

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Sep 9, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Can there be too much boron in a glaze? (opens the original)

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    This week's show starts with a discussion of a recent viral ceramic video and the merits of a potter dipping pots in water immediately after glazing. The gang also answer listener questions about the amount of boron glazes, melting in cone 6 mattes, and a safety concern from drinking out of a crazed mug. Have you checked out the new For Flux Sake Patreon? This is a great way to show your support and have access to discounted merch, live hangouts, and extra episodes. Head over to Patreon and sign

  2. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    How do I reassure customers that I don't use lead? (opens the original)

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    We start off season six of the podcast with a great question about customer service around ceramics. The gang answer a question from a paint-you-own pottery studio about reassuring customers that they don't use lead and using the full range of cobalt and copper sources that are available on the market. Have you checked out the new For Flux Sake Patreon? This is a great way to show your support and have access to discounted merch, live hangouts, and extra episodes. Head over to Patreon and sign u

  3. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    Why do cone 10 reduction glazes all look similar? (opens the original)

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    We start the episode with a quick trip to Materials Corner to hear good news about the mining of Red Art. The gang also answer listener questions about firing cone 6 clays to cone 10, finding vitrified commercial clays, and the aesthetic origins of cone 10 glazes in the United States. Have you checked out the new For Flux Sake Patreon? This is a great way to show your support and have access to discounted merch, live hangouts, and extra episodes. Head over to Patreon and sign up today. Today's e

  4. Episode · Aug 5, 2026

    For Flux Sake Live in Boston! (opens the original)

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    For the first time ever the whole gang gathered in Boston for a live show at Harvard Ceramics. In this episode they answer listener questions about finding inspiration, altering glazes to fire hotter, dunting in plates, and the decomposition of iron in glazes. A very special thank you to Harvard Ceramics and the Harvard Ed Portal for hosting, and to the excellent questions the audience brought that evening. Have you checked out the new For Flux Sake Patreon? This is a great way to show your supp

  5. Episode · Jul 8, 2026

    Do things ever explode in a glaze firing? (opens the original)

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    Today we have a special NCECA focused episode featuring questions recorded in person at this year's conference in Detroit. The gang answer questions about explosions in a glaze firing, sanding bisque ware, and wheel cleaning. They also start the episode taking a trip to Materials Corner to talk about changes in the Red Art supply. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth to record with us at NCECA. We can't wait to see you again next year. Have you checked out the new For Flux Sake Patreon? T

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