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Mud Bricks

by David The Good October 7, 2017October 3, 2017

written by David The Good October 7, 2017October 3, 2017

This guy…

His videos really give you an idea how much work went into creating simple items before the advent of modern tools and manufacturing. The final products are truly beautiful.

I don’t think I’m going to build my next house this way, though.

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Aunteater October 7, 2017 - 12:51 pm

My kids LOVE watching that guy, though. Then they go out in the yard and do reenactments.

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