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Engaging in the natural processes that sustain us...
Stone Age Skills

How Not to Coal-Burn a Wooden Container
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A close-up view of the quartz scraper.
 

 
A hollow stick (such as a large grass stem--Rivercane, Bamboo—or Elderberry stem) can provide you with more control over the direction and speed which the fire burns.
 
Applying water to control the burn...
 
A slower, more controlled burn will result in a useful product.
 
A beautiful finished product—it holds a gallon. I used horsetail (Equisetum hyemale) and then a coating of olive oil in the final polish.
 
A good day’s work!
 
Now to stone-boil some Red Alder seedlings for supper!
 
But wait! Some rocks crack under such rapid cooling. Which rocks perform better and which should I avoid? Luckily, my next article explores this very topic...  See Boiling With Hot Stones.
 

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