hello :)

I've started making natural cordage, but I was wondering how long it usually lasts? I feel like it dries up quite quickly, although I'm certain the type of plant/tree used makes all the difference. for cordage that seems dry, how would one preserve it? tallow, hydrating it in water, beeswax, etc? or is dryer cordage just doomed?

thank you in advance!

I was told that a 10 to 20% concentration of sand was needed to make solid bricks though I think there is too much sand in this clay, the line between the clay and sand is as blurry in the picture as it is irl. Any comments or suggestions would be helpful, thanks.

I recently created a community r/Wild_Pottery with the aim of attracting artists who make ceramics using natural methods and away from the industrial model. Many artists collect their own clay, build their own kilns and make their own glazes from materials they collect in nature. That's why I would really like these people to participate to exchange knowledge at r/Wild_pottery . I need help with moderation especially. Thank you for your attention!

I’m currently digging a bunker and stumbled across a deposit of what seems to be very rich grey clay 6 feet deep. I begun collecting it but have found that to make clay bricks or other products, you need either sand or volcanic ash which I do not have access to in the middle of the forest. Does anyone know another way I could utilize this clay? I’m in southern Ontario if that helps, thanks.

Just proud and happy it worked. Couple things i leaned and wanted to share as tips

-green wood is surprisingly well cut with cobble tools

-when drilling a stone with a piece of flint, wet the stone to avoid breathing in all the dust

-scrape nettle fibers as soon as possible (or try rehydrating them beforehand ig, never tried it)

-the best drills for stone are handheld 3 edged pyramidlike pieces that you can push really hard into the workpiece

-YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH FIBER!!!

Hello all, I’ve tried to practice getting a small ember with a bow drill friction fire. However the spindle doesn’t really spin even though I’ve tried to decreasing and increasing string tension. Any thoughts what I could be doing wrong?

Sorry if this doesn't make sense or does not fit the sub, but I don't know where else I can ask about this. I am looking for some insights regarding stone tools working for my writings, and I hope people can entertain a bit of hypothetical here.

But regarding stone tool, I really like the way many neolithic stone axe we find have this really smooth file sharpened edge not much different from a metal axe.

On the other hand, I also really like how spears and arrows are usually made of flints and usually have this jagged, very archetypical "primitive" look you get from chipping.

But if you have a material that allow you to file and sharpen reliably, and you have the time and resources to do so, would you realistically ever make a spear through chipping, instead of filing and sharpening? From my understanding, I just can't see why one would do so.

Basically I am trying to justify a reason why my "stone halberd head" would have a smooth axe cutting edge made from file and sharpening, but also a spear head made from chipping.

Again, sorry if this does not fit the sub, but I hope someone will be willing to help. Thanks.

Is there a reliable way to make a friction fire without chert of some kind? I’ve found a grand total of 2 videos online, but they didn’t give much detail other than they said to shape wood by grinding on a rock. Was wondering if anybody here had any experience doing it or any input. I was also curious how long it takes to shape the wood parts needed. Thanks

It's sifted yard clay.

I would love to see John or another PT YouTuber tackle creative paint making or photography.

Communication through generations via cave drawings and petroglyphs were so critical to the culture of ancient peoples - and in the case of tracking annual herd migration patterns - their survival.

And in later times, frescos and dyed clothing were a sign of wealth among the elites.

Pinhole cameras on large leaves can produce images. I just think that’s incredibly cool.

Anyways none of this is critical from a survival standpoint, but I’d love to see it tackled at some point as a diversified take on the subject.

My current soil is hard to deal with due to it being mostly rocks. I can't produce more then a couple bricks and would like to know some things I could buy then add to what I have to increase the volume.

I found these after I bought a “mother load” mining bag . I was super excited cause I never found arrow heads before! So it just hit me are these real? What are the chances that each bag has fossil and etc.

Primitive Technology: A-frame Roof Tile Factory (youtube.com)

I'm working on a mud house and I want to use clay tiles for the roof. However, I'm concerned about how well they will hold up in snowy weather. If anyone has experience with using clay tiles in snowy conditions, I would appreciate any advice or insights you can share.

Don't know if it is hematite or magnetite, but it is iron

How do i tell What type of Iron i made image in post 2. What Color Should the Coals have as temperature colors 3. Powdered or just Bits of Ore like nuggets ( i have very pure ore ) --- my first Nugget after it got reduced ( failed smelt ) didnt melt at all, was blueish in color very metal looking and had a nice ring when strucking anything whit it then after again firing and becoming more reduced it was more blackish 4. Any Special Materials to Insulate very well -----The Story------------ I roastet the iron ore -- 1 time was on pourpose and the other were attempts to smelt it , very nice colors , after that i needed charchoal ,, i stack wood and cover it whit mud and after putting some fire i realize that i can just use this wood inside to smelt the iron ( somewhat worked ) , at the entrace it was Orangeish , after im done and sit 1 hour freaking searching for every piece of iron i had since i didnt had it powdered cause i taught it would be better , ended up whit a Nugget that was a bit inside whit oxide , looked very Blue whit Gray , but that was like 20% of my iron the rest was the same oxidized stuff but a bit less intense, i try to make a furnace whit the Grog and some clay and mud, its in the video whit the link and using only my freaking breath till i see only black and my legs start to feel very weird for like 40 times, the temperature was the first time i saw fire glowing Orange, at the entrance were i was blowing it was a weird Yellow White? , Ended up whit the Nugget Being even More Iron but more Black, the rest of the pieces became aswell a bit more unoxidized, but the pieces of hematite and limonite became Magnetite , Now i realized i may need a Bellow and not need to pass out , i tried making today a water bellow but my pipe broke i reateached it buts its probabily alot weaker il see tommorow if its okay il try to make a Wooden Pipe and see if that works if it breaked

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