Wild Clay Pottery | From Raw Clay to Finished Bowl

Ever wondered how primitive pottery was crafted using only natural materials? In this video, I take you deep into the art of ancient pottery-making, using wild clay and traditional hand tools to create a functional bowl—no kiln, no modern equipment!

I’ll introduce the primitive tools I’m using, including a cutting stone, smoothing stone, and the paddle-and-anvil method, then go straight into action—shaping, refining, and crafting the pottery in a rugged desert setting, just like ancient potters once did.

🏺 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
🔹 How to work with wild clay for primitive pottery
🔹 Ancient pottery techniques for shaping a clay bowl
🔹 Using the paddle-and-anvil method to build pottery without a wheel
🔹 Survival pottery techniques—no kiln required!

Crafting primitive pottery is more than just a skill—it’s a valuable survival technique, an art form, and a connection to ancient civilizations. Whether you're fascinated by ancient crafts, primitive skills, or survivalist techniques, this video will give you a step-by-step look at how early cultures made functional pottery in the wild.

If you enjoy hands-on history, check out my full "Secrets of the Sinagua" series, where I explore the craftsmanship of early cultures using only natural clay and primitive tools.

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VIDEO FILMED: 02/26/2024

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00:00 Intro
00:34 The Tools
01:06 Getting Started

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