What causes carbon coring in clays? | For Flux Sake 124

Ep. 124! What causes carbon coring in clays? What is carbon coring, and should we care about it? The term is actually a misnomer, with the real culprit being iron, a common ingredient in reduction fired clays. Today the gang talk about the phenomenon along with questions about kiln safety, and best studio practices for kids and pets. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? ➤ Check out 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 (  / forfluxsakepodcast  ) and sign up today. Are you coming to NCECA? (https://nceca.net/) Look for Matt and Rose at the Ceramic Materials Workshop booth and Kathy at the Harvard Ceramic booth in the expo hall. Hope to see you there!! 🎙️Today’s episode is brought to you by: ➤ Monkey Stuff (https://monkeystuff.com/) ➤ The Rosenfield Collection (https://www.rosenfieldcollection.com/) ➤ Cornell Studio Supply (https://cornellstudiosupply.com/) ➤ Making Glazes, Make Sense (https://ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/...) For Flux Sake is hosted by Matt and Rose Katz of the Ceramics Materials Workshop along with Kathy King of the Harvard Ceramics Program. Together they answer your burning questions about clay and glaze. In each episode they answer listener submitted questions in a comical, but also insightful way. This show will have you laughing and learning about glaze chemistry the chemistry behind ceramics in no time. New episodes typically drop every 2 weeks. #Carboncoring #redironoxide #blackironoxide #reduction #stonewareclay #ceramicpodcast #podcast @kathykingart