The Process of Brick Making: From Digging Clay to Firing the Bricks

TLDRThis video takes you through the entire process of brick making, starting from digging clay to firing the bricks in a kiln. Learn about the steps involved, including slaking the clay, forming the bricks, drying them, and finally firing them to make them strong and durable.

Key insights

🧱Brick making involves digging clay, slaking it, and forming the bricks.

💦Water is added to the clay to make it more moldable and easy to work with.

🔥The bricks are dried before firing to remove any remaining moisture.

👷The entire process of brick making requires manual labor and patience.

🌧️Rain can pose a challenge during the brick making process, affecting the drying of the bricks.

Q&A

What is the first step in brick making?

The first step in brick making is digging clay from the ground.

Why is water added to the clay?

Water is added to the clay to make it more pliable and easier to mold into bricks.

How long does it take to make 50 bricks?

It takes approximately 45 minutes to make 50 bricks.

Why do the bricks need to be dried before firing?

The bricks need to be dried to remove any remaining moisture, which could cause them to crack or explode during firing.

What is the main challenge faced during the brick making process?

Rain can be a challenge during the brick making process, affecting the drying of the bricks.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The process of brick making starts with digging clay from the ground.

00:28The clay is slaked and water is added to make it more pliable.

00:59Bricks are formed and left to dry for a period of time.

01:41The dried bricks are stacked and fired in a kiln.

03:26Fire is lit in the kiln to slowly dry the bricks before firing.

03:57Wood is added to the kiln for firing the bricks.

07:35Bricks salvaged from the kiln are put onto a pile.

09:38A new brick making area is set up, and bricks are made.