Making bricks

Allen Denoyer learns how to make Spanish colonial-style adobe bricks.

In this article, we're going to learn how to make clay bricks, soil bricks, papercrete bricks, and concrete bricks.

Dive into 'What Components Are Adobe Bricks Made Of?' in our enlightening discussion. While our ancestors used clay and straw to form adobe bricks, modern versions consist of a blend of clay, sand, straw, and emulsified asphalt. Each ingredient plays a pivotal role in ensuring the lifespan and functionality of this time-tested building material. Join us for a deep dive into the heart of adobe brick composition.

Dirt-cheap bricks—just add pressure

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Bricks have been primarily used for wall coverings over the years, but they can be used for decorative purposes as well. Historically, the common brick has been molded from clay and fired in a kiln, but you can make bricks yourself by...

Wouldn't it be awesome to make bricks yourself? Think of the all of the cool things you could build once you learned this! Here's how it's done.

Plastic Brick Compressor: Background This is my IB HL Design Technology major project. It is a product that takes plastic waste and transforms it into bricks. This product was specifically designed for rural (developing areas) environments and as such, requires no electrici…

Roman concrete is the most durable kind of concrete, and you can make it with little more than limestone, and volcanic ash and rock.

How to Make Miniature Bricks With Das Clay: This is the way I made my first bricks for the construction of the Domus. All you need are some simple tools (see below) and clay, of course! The DAS clay dries simply with air, but you can use real clay instead, following the same steps and then b…