Making Prehistoric Pottery 

I found the breakdown of the tools used to make impressions on the pottery very interesting. I haven't seen very many other videos which talk about period correct ways of making impressions.

Hi, I need a non toxic clay container with a non-toxic seal in which I can store raw milk. How did the ancient seal the inside of a clay container in order to prevent the milk sipping through the clay? Thank you

Experimental archaeology for the win! I've learned how to make pottery in the traditional pueblo style with the coil and scrape method. Pit fires are fun, but I will never do another one in the middle of summer. There is something about a pot that is made the traditional way from picking the clay to firing the pot, that makes it very special. Though this last time I took the class, we had a some difficulty with transport and didn't get to pick the clay, but we got to process it. When you process your own clay you develop a great respect for the earth you are working with and don't waste anything. Now, I want to go make some more pottery for my reenactment group, thanks guys. Now, where can I build a pit fire?

At 7:55 the discussion on what the piece is for, I think, is summed up correctly. To keep coals alight, for the next fire making. As a survival instructor, this makes perfect sense. That is why the 2 small holes are there, to allow oxygen in.