Why are my plates cracking? | For Flux Sake 125

Ep. 125! Why are my plates cracking? Unloading a kiln can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially if it's filled with a new ceramic form that gives you trouble. Today the gang answer a listener question about how to keep plates from cracking, the best temperature for firing terracotta, and if there is a vegan alternative for shellac. 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. #Compression #particlepacking #terracotta #lowfire #shellac #ceramicpodcast #podcast