Is there a difference between real and fake ash glazes?

About this episode

The episode discusses ash glazes, listener questions, and holiday sales experiences.

Happy New Year! To start 2026 the gang answer listener questions about ash glazes, mixing brushing and dipping glazes, and how the particle size of colorants affects glaze outcomes. They also begin the episode sharing stories about the highs and lows of art center holiday sales. 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: Ash, Fake Ash, colorant, particle size, holiday sale, brushing glaze, dipping glaze

People in this episode

Hosts: Kathy King, Rose Katz, Matt Katz

Topics covered

• ash glazes
• colorant
• particle size
• holiday sales
• brushing glaze
• dipping glaze

Keywords

• ash glazes
• fake ash
• colorant
• particle size
• brushing glaze
• dipping glaze
• holiday sale

Sponsors

Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection, Cornell Studio Supply, Ceramic Materials Workshop's Making Glaze Make Sense

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: For Flux Sake

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