Primitive Technology: Fired Clay Bricks
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Published 2019-04-26
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About This Video:
I made some fired clay bricks as an experiment to see if I could make a permanent, waterproof, building material. A brick mold was fashioned from clay and then fired in existing kiln. This was then used to make bricks formed from clay from the creek bank. These bricks were then stored in the hut I built last episode to dry. Using half the hut I could fit 40 bricks. These, when semi dry, were then stacked around the fire to dry out. A small kiln was then assembled from un-fired bricks and used to fire 4 bricks as an experiment. It was about 50 cm tall and 25 cm square in cross section. The fired clay bricks were water resistant, they didn't dissolve when submerged in water.
I will use these bricks to make a larger kiln and hopefully larger huts later on. I estimate that a kiln with a 50 cm cube ware chamber could hold 40 bricks without being so cramped the flames can't get through. The good thing about using bricks to make kilns is that they can be constructed quickly without waiting for the layers to dry, they only crack along the joints between bricks while remaining structurally stable, they can be disassembled and built elsewhere or they can be reconfigured/enlarged to make different types of kilns. Repairs are also possible too.
About Primitive Technology:
Primitive technology is a hobby where you build things in the wild completely from scratch using no modern tools or materials. These are the strict rules: If you want a fire, use a fire stick - An axe, pick up a stone and shape it - A hut, build one from trees, mud, rocks etc. The challenge is seeing how far you can go without utilizing modern technology. I do not live in the wild, but enjoy building shelter, tools, and more, only utilizing natural materials. To find specific videos, visit my playlist tab for building videos focused on pyrotechnology, shelter, weapons, food & agriculture, tools & machines, and weaving & fiber.
All Comments (20)
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Still the best and original primitive YouTuber. Thanks for the effort!!
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Always a good day when Primitive Technology uploads.
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I just want to point out that this dude has a bachelor's in science and a shorty award for best in education
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I live in a house made of hand made fired clay bricks. House dates 1874 and fortunately the bricks are well fired. Only a few years later they were dry press commons. both hard and brittle, I have dug them out of the ground after 140 years and they are still hard. Clean them up with a high pressure water cleaner and re-lay face brick walls with them. Great video. 👍
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“Stop motion for dramatic affect’’ I love these captions
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"Stop motion for dramatic effect" I love this guy.
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While fake primitive channels can still be entertaining, there's something about authenticity that just makes your videos so much better. The purpose of your videos is far clearer, and because you don't cheat in between cuts, we're brought through every step of the way. Also, because you're actually going through the process, you can see and correct errors that erroneous channels would not. They would rather go with what sounds right and cut when things don't work rather than figure out a better solution. Thanks for making such awesome content!
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Hi, good job. My grandfather built barn from such bricks. Only for corners used purchased ones. If may I, I would like to recomend you longer time in fire and save some wood-coal for the end. Bricks will be darker and stronger. Also, use more insulation for heat. Looking forward to see next video! Have a nice day.
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A lot of channels trying to copy you but you are unique.
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The man is back! And using stop motion for dramatic effect!
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Bear Grylls: I'll show you how to survive in the jungle This guy: hold my bricks
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Can't wait for when he gets into the medieval age, since I'm pretty sure he's already passed the iron age.
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I sense someone's working towards ensuring that no one will be able to huff and puff and blow their house down. Great job!
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Love how he always shows us that he makes the fire by him self and not pulls out a lighter off camera
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It’s a phenomenon, by watching someone do primitive and laboring things, it brings the mind to state of zen, I call it the Primitive Technology effect.
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You should do a video on primitive hygiene (soap, toothpaste, etc)
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Probably the first youtuber to reach 10 million subscribers without saying a single word.
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Fascinates me that we use the most advanced technology ever to watch ourselves do primitive things.
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It's amazing if you can master these techniques the possibilities are endless
