Making and Firing Primitive Pottery

In this video Jeff Martin shows you how to craft a Prehistoric wingfield plain ware style jar. Once the jar is fully dry we then fire it in oxidation turning raw clay into a fire hardened ceramic. If you enjoy wilderness living and primitive survival, this video is a must watch!
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[@theoutdoortraditionalist]

I've done a primitive pottery course in the UK a while ago and it was good to use this video as a refresh, thanks.

[@paulyule7413]

It would be useful to know how long they dried out prior to firing. Nice video.

[@Bran_Nuthin]

Thanks man, and my condolences for your loss. I've been thinking of trying to make some clay containers for candles, but wasn't sure how hard it'd be. I think I can do it now.

[@cliffordkelly5327]

Howdy Jeff , great video of how to make a good size plainware jar & how to fire it properly ! 👍🏼

[@clementramon8589]

Wow!!! Nice job. Good video. Like the thin walls. I'm just starting. Wanted to make this vessel. I get nervous 😰but with practice and this video. I'm GONNA do it. New subscriber. Keep the videos coming. 😃

[@DadMoves]

Learned and enjoyed. Thank you!

[@stephenedwardleemusic8997]

absolutely awesome!! thanks for the great video

[@MRJRILEY19841]

Very cool, thanks for sharing

[@SamuelMuchiri-fo3uy]

Thanks for a great video

[@AlphaChimpEnergy]

Pretty cool.

[@wewenang5167]

WOW that ring!!! Its fired HARD! I wonder what was the temperature!.

[@alphonsechanekayebone7871]

Wonderfull.

[@Strangefungusgnome]

masterful

[@PhysicsPolice]

Cool music!

[@Sheepdog1314]

hugs to you about your dad -- excellent video - we don't have any clay deposits here in NH. What kind of commercial clay would be good for primitive firing?

[@saibabu4842]

Good

[@Wildernut]

Sorry to here about your father. Great video.

[@CeeJayKay]

What kind of clay did you use and did you add temper to it? (and how much?)

[@cindylewis13]

Makes me want to find some clay.

[@jeremiahshine]

Did they make a lid/bung for the jug?

[@robbybobby6466]

What kind of oil would be referring to when you asked did you oil the clay pot?

[@wewenang5167]

baby oil, lards or just normal veg oils

[@gbasilveira]

I'm sorry for your daddy. Thanks for sharing

[@coopart1]

Shipping is pricy but new mexico clay is a store with a website, they sell a clay mined near Albuquerque called mica clay that sinters as low as 1200 f and gives nice fire clouds like the one in this video. Very nice clay to work with

[@sandgrains3418]

@@coopart1 Please, what materials are added to natural clay when kneaded to become soft? to make traditional pottery,

[@coopart1]

@@sandgrains3418 hard question to answer . But over all, sand is good to add. Brings silica to the mix but every clay fires a little different. Best to test your source . Hope that helps

[@sandgrains3418]

@@coopart1 Thank you for the answer, I wanted to know what was added to the primitive clay of pottery, thank you again for the answer

[@notmefrfr]

@@sandgrains3418 I'm pretty sure just clean good smoothe clay with a little sand is all you need

[@oso8146]

I'm here

[@guarnerrosales9806]

Qty...?

[@francismarcoux8944]

Vegetal material

[@chrisinkansas8507]

I'd guess you're not concerned about calcium carbonate in your clay. With that amount and size of wood, you could expect 1600F at peak, no?

[@chwastozercyancientslowfoo205]

Thx for sharing, fine video. We would enjoy it also if you skipped music (beautiful) and let hear the sounds of processing. Silence and natural soundscape is beautiful while making pottery, isn't it? Just a thought. Thank you again for sharing your skills. 💚

[@denis2d538]

sad about your dad(