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Cone packs or cone plaques?
Season 3 · Episode 71

Cone packs or cone plaques?

For Flux Sake · Kathy King, Matt Katz, Rose Katz

July 17, 202438m 51s

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Show Notes

We start today's episode learning why self-supporting cones are crucial for accurate firings, as well as everything you need to know about using cone plaques, from proper placement to reusability. We also delve deep into the world of firing temperatures talking about how to achieve vibrant colors at cone 10 while exploring the influence of alkaline earth fluxes on chemistry. Have you been thinking of substituting feldspars in your glazes recently? Make sure to listen and learn about the importance of finding the perfect feldspar match to balance your glaze chemistry.

Confused about glazes or facing a kiln crisis? Don't suffer in silence! Send the For Flux Sake crew a voice memo or message with your question to [email protected] - your problem could be solved on-air!

Today's episode is brought to you by the 28th Annual Bray Benefit Auction.

This week's episode features the following topics:

Pyrometric cones, cones, kiln, firing temperature, firing atmosphere, cone 6 vs cone 10, blue glaze, green glaze, copper carbonate