My face when I see there is a new Primitive Technology video2yr ⋅ GoJojoGoJojoGo ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
A 15-foot-long dugout canoe discovered last fall in Wisconsin's Lake Mendota has been scanned with high-tech tools and dated to around 1,200 years ago [2987x2562]1yr ⋅ an_Gaidhealach ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Finally got my primitive archery technique dialed in with no more string slap after approx. 200 arrows/day for the last 2-3 weeks. 11 arrow grouping at 20m with my primitive fire-hardened hickory southeastern woodlands flat bow with a sinew bowstring.1yr ⋅ an_Gaidhealach ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Over 600 tiles later and many hours spent, I managed to build a tiled roof hut from scratch into the side of a cliff. I was inspired by Primitive Technologies version of this build. I managed to complete this in a rainy England out of all places. What does everyone think ?4yr ⋅ PrimevalUK ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Antler needles and birch bark case. Flint flakes + abrasive stone. No glue.1yr ⋅ Kele_Prime ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
My Hut (it was built 1 year ago and still serves as a shelter for me in my primitive camp)3yr ⋅ Defolt_User ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Chicken house first attempt almost done... You think it gonna hold them?1yr ⋅ cenzala ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
I started building a new hut, because old was destroyed after winter (check more info in comments)2yr ⋅ Lil_Shaman7 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
I found a dog or wolf skull. I plan to explore area when I found it, if I find more bones, I'll make some cool stuff out of them. Don't worry, I'll be careful1yr ⋅ Lil_Shaman7 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Slowly building up my late neolithic toolkit. Knapping tools and pottery not included.2yr ⋅ Kele_Prime ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
I fired 2 brick molds, pot & some tiles (check info in comments)2yr ⋅ Lil_Shaman7 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
First sunglasses were made by the Inuits 4000 years ago. These glasses protected them from UV light and snow blindness.4yr ⋅ shakethenuttree_2 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Thank you John Plant for providing content that has lit a fire inside my 7yo son. He is now obsessed with building “faerie houses” using techniques he learned from watching the channel.3yr ⋅ SnooPeppers2417 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
I forgot to share this with you all. Obsidian blade, deer legbone, pine pitch, sinew and a leather wrap.3yr ⋅ MSoultz ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
I made a willow hut with my kids last year. They love this primitive playhouse2yr ⋅ Bloch1987 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Could this have been a Native American tool? Seems to fit the hand very well. My son brought it to me and said it was his pet rock. Found in Missouri.1yr ⋅ SpongeBobFruit ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Does anyone know how to edit a video’s title translation? The Vietnamese translation have been vandalized by some douch and the description is now his Facebook page1yr ⋅ WigglingGlass ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Native American jawbone tomahawk. Not bison sadly, but it is a large cow jawbone. Cord handle with a decorative leather collar. Any ideas as to what else I should do with it? I was gonna have my fiance paint it.1yr ⋅ Davis_Knives ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Shelter update. Finally had time to finish the inner layer of my hut. Next plan is to cover the branches with a thick layer of evergreen leaves.3yr ⋅ Pericles300 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Got some snow shoes made out of goat hair. Worn in Himalayan Winters by Villagers & Shephards1yr ⋅ Himalayan_Junglee ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
I'm so excited about learning cordage. Here's my first shot with leeks and onions in various states of death!11mo ⋅ kaelne ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Update: pot still was knocked over by wild turkeys while it was drying. Time to rebuild.2yr ⋅ lighthousekeeper33 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Hugelkultur is a horticultural technique where a mound constructed from decaying wood debris and other compostable biomass plant materials is later (or immediately) planted as a raised bed.3yr ⋅ LIS1050010 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Is it iron bacteria? I'll make some notes in comments, maybe they will help you in identification.1yr ⋅ Lil_Shaman7 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Red Osier shafts cut to length next to the pile of raw material they came from.3yr ⋅ thenakedarcher ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Antler axe head based on Funnelbeaker culture finds from Gorzyczany (Poland)3yr ⋅ Kele_Prime ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Yay to all my cordage twisting experience of 2022. Probably about 60 feet of different size cordage projects in this clay vessel. Happy New year Everyone!1yr ⋅ MakerOrNot ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Any advice on how to finish putting a hole in this rock?1yr ⋅ WillingDebt8656 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
🔥 A successful firing 🔥 Made these test bone tempered vessels to see whether 20% 30% 40% temper is best for this clay and all 3 ended up coming out of the firing with absolutely no cracks or warping, couldn’t be happier!2yr ⋅ Mr_yeshai ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
A simple tool i made out of a stick using just 2 rocks. Do you think that it could have any other use?1yr ⋅ wawrow_mapper ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Old pot had massive cracks right before firing. Crushed it up, added water and made a new one. Been a few days now and hasnt cracked yet. So far so good1yr ⋅ bilal32155 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Finished Red Osier arrows complete with trade point. They shoot great.3yr ⋅ thenakedarcher ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Just pretend the background is grass and the plate is a rock3yr ⋅ DoggoBlaster ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Hey! I'm a bit new to primitive crafting, do you guys know if you need to put feathers in the back of an arrow? Or does it work without it?1yr ⋅ Ki-Adi-Mundi-69 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Remember when I said that finding a good bone in the forest is rare? Well, today this happened.3yr ⋅ sturlu ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
made about 4 feet of cordage from the fibers of a houseplant I own. Some weakspots-- I certainly could've made it better but it's my first time making this much cordage from scratch and I'm proud of it.3yr ⋅ PakPak96 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Got a bit impatient. Should be finished up by the weekend. Sitting at 64 lbs at my draw, but by the time tillering is done it will be between 55 and 60 lbs.3yr ⋅ thenakedarcher ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Heres a few points I knapped the other day. Using rocks antler and bone.3yr ⋅ MSoultz ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Pretty new to primitive tech but made this. Tips please4yr ⋅ GGGeorgEEE_42069 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Stone war club I made from a hard river stone, walnut haft, rawhide, pine pitch, and natural cordage.8mo ⋅ justastrangeguy55 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Anyone interested in the various types of Australian Aboriginal spear throwers and other tools2yr ⋅ Becker1996 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
I was bored, tried making some kind of primitive hunting weapon. Ended up with this.......fishing spear? the idea was better in my head.1yr ⋅ homo_artis ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
A sheath I made with the advice of you all. Thanks for the suggestions.1yr ⋅ Keegan_Wer ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
My first attempt of making flint blades. They are small but very sharp!3yr ⋅ Kele_Prime ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Beaver pelt quiver. Not particularly thrilled with it. Materials - Buckskin, beaver pelt, Red Osier dogwood3yr ⋅ thenakedarcher ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
This is one of the sharpest, yet most sturdy knives I’ve ever made. The stone is a variety of normanskill, it’s green black and grey swirls. I’ve not found any other of this variety besides the piece you’re looking at here.3yr ⋅ Visionquestoutdoors ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
First attempt at making a still from local clay I proceeded. I plan to use it to purify water. Hand built. I used a turkey feather to shape the condensing tube. Hoping to do an ash glaze in a home made down draft kiln at some point. Planning to use cornmeal to seal it up during use.2yr ⋅ lighthousekeeper33 ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Flint axe loosely based on finds from Obermeilen. Banana for scale, more info in comments.2yr ⋅ Kele_Prime ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Primitive Shepard’s sling made from yucca. Also a basic basket made out of English ivy.3yr ⋅ Primal-fool ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
How can I reinforce soles for primitive sandals? Rubber isn't an option, but is there a resin mixture I can use to coat sandals or something else?3yr ⋅ 3------D ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
A good sized piece I bought from Dan & Anna Native Crafts on Facebook.1yr ⋅ Keegan_Wer ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Donkey jawbone clubs. They were repurposed from a quijada. The wrap is cow leather5mo ⋅ ManofWit ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Me and my friend building a cob house 😁. First time messing with cob.4yr ⋅ the-riehl-lizard ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Traditional Korean floor without nails or glue (still refined planks, but it gives me some ideas)4yr ⋅ Kree_Darnor ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Post-mortem of my second ash glazing kiln experiment (setup in the comments)2yr ⋅ sturlu ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Would like to make this gourd into a water bottle type thing. Has anyone done this before? Suggestions for how to seal or use a stopper? Was thinking of using a cork, but not sure if the gourd would hold up without reinforcement of some type.2yr ⋅ gczech ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
With everyone's pottery posts, decided to post what I'm working on. Here's a half finished water jug I'm making, posting early bc something usually goes wrong around this point to ruin the project. I need more experience. processed about 30 pounds of wild river clay for this project.1yr ⋅ MakerOrNot ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
Just found a whole deer skeleton next to a tree. Going to make a bunch of tools tomorrow.4yr ⋅ William__White ⋅ r/PrimitiveTechnology
