Does how tight a kiln is packed affect its final temperature?

For Flux Sake

Have you noticed how a tight kiln pack can slightly change your cones? In this week's episode the gang talk about why this happens, as well as answer a listener's question about firing a balloon inside of a ceramic sculpture. 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 made in memory of Megan Whetstine, a beloved member of the For Flux Sake and Ceramic Materials Workshop family. Her sense of humor and creativity will be deeply missed.

This week's episode features the following topics:

Mentorship, kiln packing, cones, balloon, carbon

Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.

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Have you noticed how a tight kiln pack can slightly change your cones? In this week's episode the gang talk about why this happens, as well as answer a listener's question about firing a balloon inside of a ceramic sculpture. 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 made in memory of Megan Whetstine, a beloved member of the For Flux Sake and Ceramic Materials Workshop family. Her sense of humor and creativity will be deeply missed.

This week's episode features the following topics:

Mentorship, kiln packing, cones, balloon, carbon

Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and Ceramic Materials Workshop Consulting.

2025-06-11 25 min
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