I love how we are all just casually continuing traditional pottery methods transcending back generations upon generations ❤️
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
So true!
@user-qj5gy1mf4l3 жыл бұрын
these things won't die!!
@dennislock34152 жыл бұрын
Better to keep all the old ways,never know when you'll need them again.
@sleepyanna81882 жыл бұрын
What a lovely thought
@whogavehimafork Жыл бұрын
@@dennislock3415 We're one unfortunately placed solar flare away from going back to living in the 1890s (if only temporarily). Fortunately for us, we have almost the entirety of human knowledge at our fingertips that can be recorded or downloaded and protected offline in a Faraday cage. Plus, ya know, books and stuff.
@russellsmith86093 жыл бұрын
Hello Andy. Back in the seventies i built a simular kiln out of red brick that i found at a dump. I had the same problem as you with breaking through a thermal plateau. I finally came to realize that by splitting the remaining fire wood down to 1/2" diameter or less i could get more btu's out of the wood per second. I think it is because when the kiln reaches plateau temps the smaller diameter wood literally explodes in the fire box instantly releasing all it's heat. Of course when you get to this point you will need a big stack of little sticks to push the temperature to the maxs. I have watched some of your videos and really enjoyed your approach to explaining your process, thanks, cheers.
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Russell. This makes good sense, will try it next time.
@raschdieek2 жыл бұрын
More surface area! Great idea.
@hughezzell100002 жыл бұрын
I have a suggestion, try stoking the fire right after getting it as hot as you can get it by your normal means, then simultaneously build a moderately large fire just outside the bottom opening so the draft pulls the heat from the outside fire back into the kiln. The theory is that by superheating the air you use to burh the wood inside the kilns firebox, you cause that fire to elevate it's temperatures. Also pre-dry your fuel wood in your kitchen stove prior to firing the kiln or, better, use charcoal as your fuel. The water in your "dry" wood will suck the btu's out of the kiln like there's no tomorrow.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great ideas worth trying. I do however live in southern Arizona, just sitting outside will dry wood like it was baked in a kiln.
@jsmythib2 ай бұрын
I was thinking it needed improved airflow under/up the fire and a slightly taller chimney to also increase airflow. We should be able to melt iron with this design :) Although this seems to sinter everything well enough. A good attempt. It must be nice to have adobe EVERYWHERE, just add water. :) I think.
@A.Mere.Creator2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and relaxing video. This makes me want to make one too
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Give it a try. Thanks
@martinengelbrecht53842 жыл бұрын
Amazing how educated primitive civilization was! Thank you for showing how very simple it is.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@chrisinkansas85074 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your including the thermocouple and temp readings. I didn't have a clue what temps to expect with my first open firing. The thermocouple I had was too short to reach the heart of the fire, but I was able to determine that, if you're trying to get a low fire range (700-900C), use smallish sticks and branches. Avoid store-bought firewood as the good stuff will send the temp far above the desired temp range. The result I got was temps in excess of 1000C and overfired pottery, including warping and cracking.
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
That’s a pretty high temp, you must have used a lot of firewood.
@NeonCicada4 жыл бұрын
We used dried bovine manure which stinks something wicked but its traditional for getting better heat for firing native pottery. I know they used softwood and hardwood at different stages but idk specifics on that.
@nectimusmaximus2 жыл бұрын
Been working on a mud kiln similarish to this, loosely based off what I'd seen on the Primitive Technology channel. Glad to see that other people that also know what they're doing, do similar, historically based designed. Mine is squarish, probably not as efficient, but its just me trying something out for the first time at a parsonage, which is essentially a rent situation
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Cool, hope it works well for you.
@noahark18226 ай бұрын
I'm looking to build one myself, if you don't mind, what's the reason you think a square one would be less efficient?
@johncornman68474 жыл бұрын
I'd absolutely love that pot for many reasons. #1, I'm teaching myself to replicate native pottery and this would make an excellent study piece. I could learn a lot just from having this pot in hand. Furthermore, you've been not only a teacher, but an inspiration to me. To have a piece of your work would be an honor. Finally, it's a beautiful representation of primitive art. I love it. Thank you so much for the time and effort you continue to invest in these videos. They are a priceless resource.
@luckyfriday53662 жыл бұрын
In order to raise the temperature fast, try small thin (pencil shaped) pieces of wood. Like that it should reach about a thousand degrees centigrade after a while, constantly feeding thin wood into the firebox.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great tip.
@thepurplebead2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t been using my wheel because I haven’t had access to a kiln. I’m probably going to make my own firing method thanks to you.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, glad to hear it.
@cynicalrabbit9152 жыл бұрын
Kris 10 Touched on what I'm about to suggest. Take a really good look at *Rocket Stoves* If you build an Adobe kiln following how Rocket Stoves are built I'm pretty sure you could get the high temperature you need on a consistent basis. You might even be able to add a second shelf to fire more pottery as Rocket Stoves burn pretty hot on little fuel, small sticks or twigs. The trick I think would be to raise the firebox, and add a grate for the coals. The space underneath would allow for more through combustion and would allow the ash to fall away allowing more oxygen to get to the fuel.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Yes the old rocket stove, thank you.
@christinethecrafter96622 жыл бұрын
I am so amazed how patient you are...and you're lucky to have all the necessary tools and raw materials on hand...you've created an amazing sound as well hehe..
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@lynnann962 жыл бұрын
You have given my heart for clay new life. Thank you so much!
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@mindblown28353 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful, im just starting out with wild clay pottery and im so glad i found this channel! Thanks a ton
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, I hope you are finding my videos helpful.
@aniqabano84212 жыл бұрын
i see your movie of primitive convection kiln in my backyard,it is full of learning for me,thx so muh,u r v nice intelligent and gentle person,
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@Javaman922 жыл бұрын
I've wanted to do this for years, exactly the stuff you are doing. Dig up clay out back, fire it in something like this. I've experience with rocket stoves and I can't help but think that that technology would work great for firing pottery.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great, I would love to see what you come up with.
@amandadrzewucki60844 жыл бұрын
I would LOVE to have the pot. I’m currently building an earthen oven/kiln for firing my own crucibles to use in calcining plant material later. I’m an alchemical herbalist student and found this video super helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in traditional methods ❤️
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, I am glad you are enjoying my videos. The pot has already found a home, thanks.
@SweetConrad2 жыл бұрын
You are amazing Andy. Straight to the point.Thanks for sharing and teaching us.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, thanks for watching
@Maintenance632 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, i started my kiln this afternoon. I put a foundation and first course on top. I'll let it dry before i continue. Inside dimensions will be roughly 12 inches by 12 inches. Thank you for the videos and your hard work.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that you have started on a kiln. You are very welcome.
@littlebrookreader94912 күн бұрын
Beautiful work! Nice sound! Very enjoyed and appreciated. Thanks!
@andrewsackville-west16092 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate seeing the carbon line. Super cool and educational. Thanks!
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@lbatemon11582 жыл бұрын
@@AncientPottery you're a natural teacher!
@courtneymandell17043 жыл бұрын
great looking homemade kiln! would be great to see a video of how you made it for people looking to replicate it or do something similar
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have been planning that video for some time, so expect it within the next few months.
@robyn4715 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be using the kiln on a total fire ban day. Enjoyable video.🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
@AncientPottery Жыл бұрын
Be careful with fire
@luzenidcabrerarivera4821 Жыл бұрын
Very nice. I use an updraft kiln in Central Mexico where I live. They last many years with maintenance. They are very efficient. I love this video.
@AncientPottery Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I would love to make a video showing how those kilns are used in Mexico some time.
@spearmethedetails22485 ай бұрын
Really just need two levels in your firebox to get that target temp in no time. You need the ash and smaller coals to fall to the lower level and introduce fresh fuel above for instant/clean combustion. Keep removing ash buildup from the lower level. It is refractory and hinders heat distribution from active coals. I used to woodfire to 2400F and could get to 800C in less than an hour. After around 1000C the fire is smokeless and very little ash is produced. Very much enjoying these videos!
@mrpalindrome30672 жыл бұрын
Andy I discovered your videos recently and have found them to be both informing and down to earth. I however had to comment that I clicked on this video because the thumbnail made you look like Queen Elizabeth II and William Christopher had a child.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
You have discovered my secret, I am in fact the love child of Queen Elizebeth and William Christopher.
@Kargoneth8 ай бұрын
Surprising to hear temperatures in Celsius. So used to folks from the US using Fahrenheit.
@elimoore71914 жыл бұрын
I have recently been looking into building myself a kiln and Having seen what changes you would make as a professional potter will be very useful for designing my own.
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@lesterjennings40442 жыл бұрын
If you have a vented space under your fire you can increase your fire more air and you can pull ash out nice kiln like the idea
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
yes
@Zurtron2 жыл бұрын
I am wanting to get into pottery in a few months when my dad is buying some land. Thinking of making a whole pottery setup with no electricity. Obviously the hardest part will be the wheel though I hope I will find a way. This kiln looks amazing
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
You don't need a wheel, dig your own clay, hand-build pots and fire in an outdoor campfire. Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3qXmp6NrM-BoM0
@keralee2 жыл бұрын
East Asian wedged coil...for those with no wheel. Hand thrown.
@alihamdan31704 жыл бұрын
Nice work And I like the one with white colour inside
@makeitkate32403 жыл бұрын
I would definitely pay for a course from you about building one of these kilns.
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea that I should consider, thanks.
@UwUEmmittationUwU3 жыл бұрын
oh yeah definately im interested aswell
@dogsoldier81873 жыл бұрын
Ever tried using a bit of coal to boost the temperature in the kiln?
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
No, I never have but that would surely work great.
@glensalch538 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video.....your knowledge and skills are invaluable.
@yoiyomismo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge in such detail
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@juliewilliams4892 ай бұрын
Try looking up rocket stoves if you haven't already. Might help with proportions on the part you want to put in front. Thanks for sharing
@washburn3734 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff, this definitely helped me out. I am now building one.
@brendavanhandel82894 жыл бұрын
Ohhh...I would love to have a pot created by you Andy ! You represent what I have been trying to do ever since I found shards on the bank of the Mississippi River . It's been trial and error, looking for info here and there...and then I find you on the wild clay page . I love what you have done and how you share what you have learned. Thank you so much for the knowledge and insight you have gleaned....that is a treasure to me in itself . it is such a blessing to see some one who wants to know how it was done by the Ncient ones
@davidcopple8071 Жыл бұрын
I like using homemade fire starters. They are extremely cheap , efficient , and waterproof. I can keep around twenty five of them in an old prescription pill bottle. Simply take jumbo cotton balls and message each one with about a half teaspoon of petroleum jelly. They light very easily when you fluff each one out just a little. They shed water and each one will burn well for around five minutes each. Enough time to light even damp kindling.
@springbloom59403 жыл бұрын
I had to dig a bunch of postholes and ended up with about 400lb of clay. So now I guess I have to built a kiln 😒
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a plan.
@springbloom59403 жыл бұрын
@@AncientPottery So, how far down, do I need to process this clay? I realize how subjective and somewhat arbitrary that question is. If you're adding substantial amounts of sand, to stock clay, which I assume is high purity, then can I just not be so meticulous about extracting the sand in the first place?
@jsmythib2 ай бұрын
Funny. I dug out my small 20x20 pond and ended up with 400lbs of clay. I tried bricks first. failed! This channel, and many others helped me refine it, make some decent pottery and even a few sculptures :) The best part of high technology is, low technology!
@linneasimonalle56044 жыл бұрын
Swedish Tile Stoves & Masonry Heaters will give you a sense of how to build a kiln that takes very little fuel & remains hot got a long time after the fire goes out. Mr. Chickadee's KZbin channel has a couple of really small Masonry Heater builds. He shows the entire process. The cook stove build for the cabin & the tiny one for (I think) his blacksmith shop are both good. He had trouble with his first attempt at one in the timber-framed wattle & daub shop. I'm going to build one of this type of kiln for firing things!
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Good luck with your kiln.
@idealdo3 жыл бұрын
I've subscribed, your channel is a treasure. Thank you, sir!
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that!
@overratedprogrammer3 жыл бұрын
You need air. And you don't need an electric source of it. You said fanning the flames brought the temperature down but with air you can get this so hot it would smelt iron
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Depends on the fuel air mixture, air by itself is not helpful.
@rockcrazygal5166 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Pots look great 😊
@AncientPottery Жыл бұрын
Thanks
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing this; it looks very do-able in the 'burbs where I live. Maybe now I can finally make some pots, since I just want to make traditional Motu cooking pots for myself to use on naked flame. 😁👍
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
Cool, let me know how it comes out.
@Kurokubi4 жыл бұрын
There's actually a channel called primitive technology that expressly uses, well, primitive techniques from various places to essentially do Bushcrafting, but more importantly teach/show others how it may have been done long ago (and maybe how to do it yourself if you want to) He lives in Australia and, admittedly, the location he predominantly does his projects in is more of a tropical forest type location, but as far as clay and pottery is concerned, the type of environment shouldn't matter very much so long as you have a clay source and water, but I digress. When I say he does things primitively, I mean it. He named his channel that way for a reason. He goes out with just his camera and a pair of shorts, that's all. Anything else, he makes. If he needs an axe, he makes it out of stone. Stones are his tools. He makes his own cordage and farms his own food. All while never speaking a word. Anyway, here's a link to the first kiln he made. Turn on captions for an explanation of each step. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4uqd4ejgJuMoZY Also, here's a link to a video of him making a pot purely out of wood ash kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHiZn62ooNiVhrM Lastly is this crossdraft kiln kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ_ZpYufoNylf7c
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have seen them. This is quite the endorsement.
@Kurokubi4 жыл бұрын
@@AncientPottery I apologize if it seemed like an endorsement, I more wanted to share information and other methods of making furnaces mainly because I personally find it immensely interesting, but also because I enjoy sharing information in hopes that it can be useful to someone. I can remove the comment if you would like as I completely understand how it can be seen as rude to link and talk about someone else's channel in them comments. I really do apologize as I meant no offense.
@blindman60224 жыл бұрын
Thank you! What an interesting channel. So many subscribers and views, cool stuff! I enjoyed your thorough description of the channel, your enthusiasm was evident, thank you for the lead, I am looking forward to watching more on that channel, for going back to the basics has always been an interest and curiosity for me, an apparently for millions of others!
@oldbones91622 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Wanted to build a small primitive kiln for a pot or two at a time, and really like your built. Especially with your added suggestions to better it. Too the history pics and background. There’ll be another built in central California in the spring. Again thanks
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear this was helpful, thanks!
@ldhoggaro54253 жыл бұрын
Great Video! You would likely get better heat and more bang for you buck on wood burning if you put a rocket stove type box at the mouth of the fire box. It will also burn cleaner.
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Yes, great tip, thanks
@CaptMike2 жыл бұрын
How about using castle blocks and facing the outside with clay? The castle blocks will naturally form a circle and you can go as high as you want...just thinking outloud!
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
I suppose that might work. You would want to get the layer of clay real thick though, like 2 or 3 inches. Otherwise the heat will start to cause the concrete blocks to degrade.
@CaptMike2 жыл бұрын
@@AncientPottery That was what I was thinking. Thanks for the reply.
@robertfitzgerald93804 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thank you sir. I built a small aluminum foundry almost identical to your design, a few years ago from stone and cob. I put a pipe on the end of a bellows and put that into the firebox, pumped it with my foot and used charcoal. Was actually able to melt copper like that. My design was much more narrow inside but I think the addition of a foot pump or bellows would definitely allow you to reach 800, some folks use a hair dryer too
@robertfitzgerald93804 жыл бұрын
Only issue with that is that it DOES blow some of the ash up through the top I'm not sure what that will do to the pottery but I'm about to find out
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great tip!
@keralee2 жыл бұрын
@@robertfitzgerald9380 how did the hair dryer work out?
@rk6339 Жыл бұрын
I did something similar in my teenage years playing with fire like I shouldn't have been doing. I took a steel pipe and duct taped it to a shop vac. Throw that thing on reverse and it makes that fire burn HOT.
@virgiljohnson6683 жыл бұрын
Bless you Father Mulcahy!
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Ha, never heard that one before.
@therenaissancewoman20802 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I'm wanting to build my own kiln in the backyard. What temperature is needed for first firing? What temperature for glazing? How long do you burn the fire to ensure the pottery has been fired thoroughly?
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
It doesn't take long to "fire thoroughly", I just run it up to my desired peak temperature (which is usually about 850 C) then let it cool. I know nothing about glazing, I never glaze and am not sure it could be done in a kiln like this.
@helenmary313710 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great videos Andy and the valuable information on processing wild clay. I’ve been making terra sigilata slips using wild clay. Looking forward to experimenting with them. The pyrometer hole seemed fairly large but I didn’t see it with the pyrometer installed. Did you put any clay around the pyrometer to stop air going in there? Building the firebox out a little, raising the kiln walls another course or two and narrowing the circumference a little may help. Please let us know if you try any of the suggestions in this chat.
@JG-19789 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video. I don't know if this has been asked, but, are pots fired this way, functional enough to use for cooking and eating/drinking?
This video was made a while ago so I dont know if you ever built another one but I have been researching and have read that building the fire on its own grate above the ground will increase the temperature by allowing oxygen/airflow to come from beneath it , as well as a longer firebox and taller chimney, as you mentioned. I love your channel, btw. Your content is great and you do well with the camera also.
@AncientPottery Жыл бұрын
Thank you yes, I have done that. See this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mF7Uf36nrMacr5o
@laurar2812 Жыл бұрын
@@AncientPottery thank you for responding, I did see that video after I made the comment. Im always a day late, lol.
@bondpaz2 жыл бұрын
I love it! I want to build one. We are using similar materials on our straw bale home.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you totally should.
@G.T.G17102 жыл бұрын
man cool my honor to call you sir and i love this!!!!
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@christinetempleton7657 Жыл бұрын
That was fun, thanks. I also watched the Caliche video, sounds like where I live in California's central Valley. I think we gave plenty of limestone here too.
@ideias_incriveis4 жыл бұрын
wow, a great kitchen, huge
@valueforvalue763 ай бұрын
Is there a negative when firing clay pots to use some forced air to stoke the fire? Because if not a cheap hair dryer will work wonders on that fire. And if you need to go bigger a leaf blower will definitely do the job. I use a hair dryer in my charcoal and coal forges for knife making. And I use a leaf blower when I'm in a hurry burning brush and things in my yard.
@robmarshallofficial Жыл бұрын
Very impressed with the kiln, would love to see how you made the mud bricks and set them in place etc.
@jackiegrant4102 жыл бұрын
This is fascinating, thanks for your tutorial, very informative as usual. 🤗
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, thanks for watching.
@shinigami-man5727 Жыл бұрын
Andy, what are your thoughts on the firing of crucibles? And tips or suggestions?
@Kris.104 жыл бұрын
Your pieces are STUNNING!! I'm not sure how you called them junk!! I would LOVEEE the pot/vase that you are giving away! I am super into pottery and think your work is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing, this was super helpful! Ive been studying cob and mass rocket heaters for a bit and I'm really excited to try this!! What type of clay should we use for pottery being fired in an outdoor oven like this? is there a specific glaze we should try for food safe objects? I studied pottery in high school, but our teacher always did the firing, so I know very little about temps and food grade safety. Thanks again! I look forward to your response!
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
I think any type of clay will work with this type of kiln, I dig my own clay so can’t recommend anything. I do not glaze my pottery so can’t make any suggestions there either. If you want, just start making pottery, there are no right or wrong answers with clay as long as it makes you happy. Thanks for the compliment. The pot in this video has already been spoken for, but keep an eye on my channel and there will be more giveaways coming up.
@SallyOlalo-yj4bv Жыл бұрын
Learning a lot from this vids.
@AncientPottery Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@THEGLASSMANSWORLD2 жыл бұрын
That's basically a huge Rocket Stove. You can turn it into a vertical feed and use longer twigs, sticks, branches, or 2x4s, and stand them up. The fire will continue to be drawn upwards into the kiln, so the fire shouldn't catch outside the burn chamber. But the top hole and chamber should all be the dame diameter throughout the kiln and the height should be 3 xs the size of the diameter. This is hot enough to fire up borosilicate glass which we fire at 1080 F.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Cool idea
@lisalovelylpa2 жыл бұрын
That looks so cool , I think you have a lot more wood in your desert then in mine , the Mohave. Interesting video , I designing a kiln using metal garbage can and propane , your kiln has like the same shape as my can and the flame I think will come from the bottom , I need to hit 1960 F. I want to build a chimney on it. I tested my new thermo meter on my gas BBQ it hit 850 F lol Thanks for the video.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. 1960 F is hotter than I've ever had my kiln. I hope you get it.
@Kargoneth8 ай бұрын
Nice results.
@watercolordixie3 жыл бұрын
How long did the firing last once you reached the desired temp?
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Maybe a half hour or so.
@apollicino17052 жыл бұрын
this will be a fun project with my dad this summer (hi dad aka Dupe)
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it would be a fun project to do with a loved one.
@coltonrosco13183 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information this is very helpful nice kiln
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@coltonrosco13183 жыл бұрын
Thanks for replying I've been watching you since yesterday not that long
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
@@coltonrosco1318 thanks for watching. I’ve got enough videos to keep you occupied for at least a few hours.
@rosienavarro84282 жыл бұрын
Im glad I ran into your channel and can’t wait to do my first pottery. Im thinking of buying clay from Hobby Lobby before trying to make my own. I live in Southern California. Would dirt over here work as clay? Wound a pizza oven work for firing?
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
I have used the Hobby Lobby clay so that works if you add temper. I have a student who lives in LA County and is successfully finding and using clay there. Not sure about the pizza oven, I have never tried that myself.
@gabijones24454 жыл бұрын
You basically would be making a rocket stove. Am planning on experimenting with a pit fire/rocket stove/ kiln this summer. Thanks for the video, stay well.
@michaelstansell10014 жыл бұрын
How did your experiments turn out?
@gabijones24454 жыл бұрын
@@michaelstansell1001 Life got a bit twisted, lol Have had other priorities, and now winter is on her way. Hopefully, next summer.
@lybeelee83164 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of rocket stove as well. Build an air intake on one side at the bottom with a fire grate above it, firebox on top of that with a grate above, and pot cooker area on top of all. Air intake should allow small fuels to burn hot and completely with ashes falling down to be raked out, as well as continually feeding flames. Fuel box would be in between air intake and pots and allow continuous feeding of small fuels into fire. Haven't tried it, but you could potentially build the whole out of firebrick and not have to worry about the erosion issue with adobe. Would love to try it sometime, as well as making my own clay and trying to make pottery the primitive way!
@judyhobday47604 жыл бұрын
I am very interested, and may get into this. I live on the Oregon coast and all our soil has a lot of sand so would need to go inland probably to gather.
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
I know people who gather clay near the coast in Washington, so it may just be a matter of exploring and experimenting.
@pigfigjig2 жыл бұрын
Maybe use a bit of a venturi concept with the fire box, maybe😊😊🤔😏tell you the truth i don't really know but just thinking.. Great video content iam glad i found this channel thankyou. 👍👍🔥🔥
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and the suggestion. I have made quite a few improvements since this video and am firing much more efficiently now.
@andreaniresendis37512 жыл бұрын
Nice video Mr.Andy!! One question, what is the maximum temperature that can be reached in an kiln like that? Greetings !
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
I have had mine up around 950 C, but I suspect it could go a lot hotter if I wanted to.
@Theslowandsteadyhomestead Жыл бұрын
Hello Andy! My children and I are starting to experiment with primitive pottery (cleaned blackland clay from our backyard is in a pillowcase as we speak! 🎉), and I would love to make this kiln. I’m wondering though, in your open-firing videos, you heat the pottery first. I’m wondering if that needs to happen for this kiln as well? Or if it’s sufficient if the pots are fully dried prior to firing? Thank you so much. We are loving your videos and so excited to see what we come up with. Editing to add: can this kiln be made with the same clay from our yard that we are making pots with? Is there a difference between “mud” and “clay” when it comes to building this? Thank you!😊
@AncientPottery Жыл бұрын
You can just slowly heat this type of kiln up providing the slow heat up that an oven has
@HaleysHappyHomestead7 ай бұрын
Very cool. Thanks for this idea
@artist_with_dharma137 Жыл бұрын
great video and justwhat ive been thinking about for the last couple of weeks.. surely i must be able to make a smaller version of the japanese pottery craftsmasters, And BOOM! Andy has nailed my vision in mind. (ps i haven't read any books or other youtube videos on pottery or kiln making, i just have a primitive hands-on thought process in the mind! and my vision was this but with an underground tunnel for cool air updraft enhancing/turbo suction ???)
@artist_with_dharma137 Жыл бұрын
awesome channel you have too buddy
@lLeon44-g7j6 ай бұрын
I understand that you want a higher temp. and it appears you let this burn for a couple hours... however my question is this, can you get similar results with a lower temp. over a longer period of time?
@Kirrie_Sushicat Жыл бұрын
Question! My step dad has a nice small chimney with a window built in. Is it possible to do pottery in there?
@AncientPottery Жыл бұрын
Maybe, give it as try.
@roygiehtbrock91244 жыл бұрын
Hy Andy This was the type I wanted to build but just ran out of time... I still intend to build on about the same size. I was thinking I would spend the time to make my charcoal.. I'm also thinking I would use a hair dryer to get to that temperature you would need for glazes. I would be very happy to get that pot. I could use it in my demonstrations at the Rendzouse that we go to.. It's good to see your videos I'm able to pick a lot of ideas.. Hey stay safe and healthy
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
Good ideas, let me know how it comes out. Thanks.
@DavidLaFerney2 жыл бұрын
You should get a flue liner (or a stove pipe) to set on top to increase the draft. Not primitive, but easy and relatively cheap.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Yes good tip, I am actually building a little ad-hoc brick chimney on top when I fire these days.
@Acts2-38 Жыл бұрын
I've been watching a number of your videos and I'm really enjoying your content! I have a question, but making pottery in this fashion, I saw the other one where you just took some bricks and fired them in your backyard, are they good enough to use to eat out of or to drink water out of? And if not what is the process that would need to be done to accomplish that goal? Thanks again for your great videos and may Jesus greatly bless you!
@AncientPottery Жыл бұрын
Yes you can! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp-Xm36im9eol9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/iajJXqeYZ998eZo
@Acts2-38 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have watched the video that you have linked here and it was great! I'm in Pennsylvania so I don't have much hot sun round here at this point LOL but I am really intrigued on how you have made these items. And I'm going to plan on trying to find some clay here in our area and see if I can someday soon try to make something. I greatly appreciate it!
@jamesbee2618 Жыл бұрын
you can raise the temp with a bellows.
@doozerxxx503110 ай бұрын
Can you use regular bricks or do you need high heat fireplace bricks 🤔
@janetstandeford12783 жыл бұрын
Add a loosely hanging sheet of metal in front with a lip over the mantle. You will get a better draw. I used a hammered out piece of stovepipe over the open doorway of my wood stove to get it roaring. Small opening on top is sufficient.
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Good tip! Thanks
@hazelnut5462 жыл бұрын
thanks to this video I know it would be a bad idea to put them in my fire place lol
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
It might work.
@ejhstagvideos62314 жыл бұрын
Love this! I so want to try to do it myself, but am scared to. Just gonna have to make myself do it. All the pots are awesome. I would pay for shipping!
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
You won the drawing for the pot! Send me a message or use the contact form on my website ancientpottery.how to make arrangements.
@tonysteinke72343 жыл бұрын
Try doing a 3 tier burn zone. Upper is feedstock. middle is coal drop. Lower is removable ash tray.
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, I will try it.
@clintswink57594 жыл бұрын
I think you need to fire longer to get higher temperatures and open the flue all the way to get more air.
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
Yes I believe that is correct. The problem was that the firebox was full of coals, so I think I would need to remove most of the coals so I can restore the firebox with more wood.
@bepeplia50863 жыл бұрын
I need this for reasons
@pizzatopia2 жыл бұрын
you should combine this adobe kiln with a j tube rocket. Look up rocket stoves, and more specifically the j tube rocket, which gravity feeds the wood so you don't have to work so much feeding fuel. also, the wood is elevated, allowing air to flow under and over it, producing a much more efficient fire.
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
Maybe a future project, thanks
@stefware2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for a really good video. How long time does it burn?
@AncientPottery2 жыл бұрын
I keep a close eye on the temperature and once it hits my target temp I let it start cooling. So length of time really sin't a factor here, only temp. So Total time firing, maybe an hour or an hour and a half, something like that.
@stefware2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the answer, im trying different techniques with my kids, we just tried fire pit Viking style, but we would like some more ways, guess we'll need a termometer.
@shojabaig49443 жыл бұрын
hi dear Andy how long you cooking your pot in your kiln,thanks for your video.
@AncientPottery3 жыл бұрын
Maybe an hour or less, certainly not very long.
@wonderwond Жыл бұрын
which way is your favorite most dependable kiln or firing pit do you prefer ?
@AncientPottery Жыл бұрын
Surface firing is my favorite I gave up on the kilns because I could never get the atmosphere right. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eXcnmsoN52nbc
@2Langdon4 жыл бұрын
Very useful! Thanks. Would a removable chimney help to increase draught and get the temp up? Something like a cone made out of thin steel sheet, or a metal pipe you could just wedge on top?
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
It might, but my feeling is that my firebox is too small. If I were going to add more chimney I would definitely add a deeper firebox at the same time.
@deliciasdealiciabuenosaire43644 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Andy! Very informative
@AncientPottery4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@brealynn77583 жыл бұрын
I may have missed it but can you use glazed piece in one of these?