484: Alex Thullen on iridescent luster glazes

Today on the show I talk with Alex Thullen. In his role as
ceramic materials engineer at Pewabic Pottery he maintains their
line of glazes, including iridescent lusters. In our interview we
talk about the mechanics of luster, how the timing of reduction
effects glazes, and how his work continues research that dates
back to the early 1900’s when Mary Chase Perry Stratton started
the pottery in Detroit, MI. Listen back to episode 204 for
more history on one of America’s oldest pottery companies. To see
examples of the glazes we discussed today visit
@glazeisjustglasspaint.


A few weeks ago, my friend Paul (@pdblais) crushed his eye while
wake surfing in the Columbia River. It was a freak accident where
the board hit him at just the wrong spot. There’s a Go Fund Me to
help he and his wife over the next few months. If you are a fan
of his podcast The Potters Cast this is a great time to show your
support. Visit Go Fund Me to donate.


Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:


AMACO Brent www.amaco.com


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The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
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