The worst feeling in ceramics is opening a kiln to discover a piece exploded. Today the gang answers listener questions about explosions in refires and what could cause cracking in slip cast pots. They also discuss Matt and Rose's latest clay body profiling, which now includes 88 new clay bodies sent in from around the world. www.mycmw.com

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Today's episode is brought to you by Monkey Stuff, Kiln Fire, Sheffield Pottery, Speed Ball, and Ceramic Materials Workshop's Ware Glazes.

This week's episode features the following topics:

Kiln explosion, clay body profiling, slip casting

We love when our international friends call in and today we have a great question from Colombia. The gang talk about making vitrified clay with South American ingredients, the logistics of changing firing temperatures, and the effect of rebisquing a pot.

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Today's episode is brought to you by Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection, Wonky Pottery Supply, and Ceramic Materials Workshop's Ware Glazes.

This week's episode features the following topics:

Fly Ash, Wollastonite, vitrification, underglaze, bisque

We start today's episode with a trip to Materials Corner to talk about #1 Pottery Plaster. The gang also answer listener questions about converting celsius to fahrenheit and the cooling rates of kilns.

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 episode is brought to you by Monkey Stuff, Kiln Fire, Sheffield Pottery, Speed Ball, and Ceramic Materials Workshop's Ware Glazes.

This week's episode features the following topics:

#1 Pottery plaster, K-59 Georgia Pacific plaster, celsius, fahrenheit, cooling rate, kiln