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.
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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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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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Still the best and original primitive YouTuber. Thanks for the effort!!
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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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Bear Grylls: I'll show you how to survive in the jungle This guy: hold my bricks
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Always a good day when Primitive Technology uploads.
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just incase anybody doesn't know; turn on captions for explanation on what's going on
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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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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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Friendly reminder for everyone to turn on captions because he describes what he is doing and why throughout the video!
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I'm looking forward to you mortaring these bricks with the wood ash cement you made previously.
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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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I've learned so much in the four years from watching you on how to survive thank you. I think your awesome 😊
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The man is back! And using stop motion for dramatic effect!
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This satisfies the caveman part of my brain.. so relaxing to watch!
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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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when you're playing minecraft and your mom tells you to go play outside
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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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"Stop motion for dramatic effect" I love this guy.
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Incrível como esse canal consegue resumir 150 dias em apenas 10 minutos adorei o trabalho de edição e o video parabéns!!!
