
Do I really need to sieve my glazes?
From For Flux Sake by Kathy King, Rose Katz, Matt Katz
February 11, 2026 · 34 min · Season 5 · Episode 123
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of sieving glazes and various preparation methods in ceramics.
Glaze preparation is a necessary part of the ceramic process, but have you ever wondered why sieving glazes is important? Today the gang talk about various ways to prepare a glaze and why you might not need to sieve as much as you think. They also break down the idea of glazes that fire at multiple temperature ranges, and answer a listener's question about bubbling in a clear glaze. 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. 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 , The Rosenfield Collection , Cornell Studio Supply , and Ceramic Materials Workshop's Making Glaze Make Sense . This week's episode features the following topics: Sieving, bubbling, clear glaze, low fire, mid range, high fire
People in this episode
Hosts: Kathy King, Rose Katz, Matt Katz
Topics covered
- Glaze preparation
- Sieving glazes
- Bubbling in clear glaze
- Temperature ranges
- Ceramic process
Keywords
- glaze preparation
- sieving glazes
- bubbling
- clear glaze
- temperature ranges
Sponsors
Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection, Cornell Studio Supply, Ceramic Materials Workshop's Making Glaze Make Sense
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