Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Step into the world of primitive pottery as I attempt an experimental Salado pottery firing in my own backyard!
What starts as a calm warm-up fire quickly turns into a full-blown challenge—complete with collapsing logs, soaring temperatures (over 745 °C), and a fight to save a handmade pitcher.
In this video you’ll see:
• How to set up and manage a backyard pottery firing without a kiln
• Tips for controlling heat, airflow, and avoiding thermal shock
• A look at authentic Salado culture and the story behind their pottery traditions
• The final reveal: did the pitcher survive the flames?
If you love ancient techniques, primitive skills, or just want to see pottery pushed to its limits, hit that subscribe button and join the adventure!
00:00 Starting a Backyard Pottery Firing
02:27 Who Were the Salado Potters?
04:34 Getting Wood Tips from Red Paw
11:12 Main Pottery Fire Ignites
#clayart #diypottery #ancienttechniques #primitivepottery
Step into the world of primitive pottery as I attempt an experimental Salado pottery firing in my own backyard!
What starts as a calm warm-up fire quickly turns into a full-blown challenge—complete with collapsing logs, soaring temperatures (over 745 °C), and a fight to save a handmade pitcher.
In this video you’ll see:
• How to set up and manage a backyard pottery firing without a kiln
• Tips for controlling heat, airflow, and avoiding thermal shock
• A look at authentic Salado culture and the story behind their pottery traditions
• The final reveal: did the pitcher survive the flames?
If you love ancient techniques, primitive skills, or just want to see pottery pushed to its limits, hit that subscribe button and join the adventure!
00:00 Starting a Backyard Pottery Firing
02:27 Who Were the Salado Potters?
04:34 Getting Wood Tips from Red Paw
11:12 Main Pottery Fire Ignites
#clayart #diypottery #ancienttechniques #primitivepottery
