Do you remember the joys of using a kiln sitter? Those mini cones were so cute until you dropped one in the bottom of a fully loaded kiln. Even though manufacturers have shifted to computer controlled models, sitters were a key part of electric kilns for decades. Today on the show the gang answer listener questions about firing a kiln with a kiln sitter and making your own decals. Rose also reads a hilarious story about a clay plasticity experiment gone wrong. 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.   This episode is the last of the season. We will take a summer break for the month of August and be back to start season five in September.    Today's episode is brought to you by <a href= "https://monkeystuff.com/">Monkey Stuff</a>, <a href= "https://www.rosenfieldcollection.com/">The Rosenfield Collection</a>, <a href= "https://snowfarm.org/studios/ceramics/">Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program</a>, and <a href= "https://cornellstudiosupply.com/">Cornell Studio Supply</a>.   This week’s episode features the following topics: Kiln sitter, cones, electric kiln, decals, plasticity, clay formulation

Matt and Rose Katz of the Ceramics Materials Workshop and Kathy King of the Ceramics Program at Harvard University discuss listener questions about clay and glaze. This show will have you laughing and learning about the chemistry behind ceramics in no time.