When do glazes actually melt during the firing?

Have you ever wondered when the magic happens during the firing? This week on the show the gang talk about the last 100 degrees C of the firing when glazes generally do their melting. They also answer a listener's question about thermocouples placement, and take a trip to Materials Corner to talk about Frit 3110. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at [email protected] and you could be featured on an upcoming show.

 

This week's episode features the following topics:

Firing, Frit 3110, Thermocouple, Materials Corner, glaze melting, boron

Today's episode is brought to you by Cornell Studio Supply and the newly translated Spanish version of Ceramic Materials Workshop The Middle Glazes.