What materials should I buy to start mixing glazes?

About this episode

The episode discusses materials for starting a glaze lab and addresses questions about cleaning clay.

We love questions from our educator friends. Today's episode starts with a question from a high school teacher who wondered what the best materials are for starting a glaze lab. The gang also answer a question about cleaning up clay with soap and take a trip to Materials Corner to report on the recent bankruptcy of a major ceramic materials supplier. 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: Glaze lab, beginner glazes, soap, Materials Corner

People in this episode

Hosts: Kathy King, Rose Katz, Matt Katz

Topics covered

• glaze lab
• beginner glazes
• cleaning clay
• Materials Corner
• ceramic materials

Keywords

• glazes
• ceramics
• materials
• cleaning clay
• education

Sponsors

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

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: For Flux Sake

Books & works: Making Glaze Make Sense

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