Will O's Southwest Studio
Will O's Southwest Studio: Lapidary, Primitive Pottery & Rockhounding
Discover the fascinating world of lapidary, primitive pottery, and rockhounding in the American Southwest! 🌵💎🏺
What We Offer
Lapidary Tutorials: Learn techniques for cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones like agate, jasper, and fire agate.
Primitive Pottery Making: Watch us craft authentic Southwest pottery using wild clay and ancient techniques. Experience outdoor firing methods inspired by indigenous cultures.
Rockhounding Expeditions: Join our adventures as we explore hidden mineral and fossil sites. Hunt for agate, geodes, petrified wood, and rare finds.
Southwest History & Archaeology: Uncover the rich past of the Southwest through ancient ruins, artifacts, and indigenous craftsmanship.
Subscribe now to join our community of lapidary artists, pottery enthusiasts, rockhounds, and history buffs!
Will O's Southwest Studio
I’m excited to finally start a new rockhounding / geology series on the channel!
Over the next few episodes we’ll be looking at different minerals and rocks out in the wild, and learning how to recognize them in the field. I just launched the first video in the series on quartz and quartzite, so if you’ve ever wondered what you’re actually picking up out there, this one’s for you.
Let me know what rocks you’d like to see covered next!
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What’s your favorite type of rock to tumble?
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Secrets of the Hohokam launches Friday, June 27th 🎉
Join me as we uncover ancient pottery, explore hidden ruins, and rediscover the survival skills of a mysterious desert culture.
Don’t miss the pilot episode, it premieres right here on the channel!
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Get ready — I’ve got a lot of lapidary and rockhounding videos coming your way, including some incredible finds and polishing sessions. 💎
PLUS… a brand new primitive pottery series is in the works.
Can’t wait to share what’s next!
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🔥 Extreme Primitive Pottery Firing—Will This Sinagua Olla Survive? 🔥
In last week’s episode, we crafted a Sinagua-style olla using the paddle and anvil technique, shaping it just like the ancient potters once did. 🏺 Now, it’s time to take on the ultimate challenge—firing it in an intense primitive pottery experiment!
But things didn’t go as planned... 🌬🔥
✅ Extreme temperatures—nearly 987°C as wind gusts fuel the flames
✅ Primitive firing setup—no modern tools, just fire and clay
✅ Unexpected results—fire clouds, mysterious blisters, and a stunning finish
Did this handmade Sinagua olla survive the fire, or did it crack under the heat? Join me for this wild firing adventure and find out!
🆕 Watch Now: https://youtu.be/iCXXjRdH3VY
💬 Let’s chat! Have you ever tried firing pottery in an open flame? What’s the hottest temperature you’ve reached in a primitive firing? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments!
🔔 Subscribe for more ancient pottery techniques, primitive skills, and Southwest history. Let's keep exploring the past together! 🚀
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🚨 Meet Saladia — the newest member of Will O's Southwest Studio! 🚨
Saladia is a Salado Anthropologist and expert in ancient pottery and culture. Red Paw brought her onto the team for her deep knowledge of Salado pottery techniques — and let's just say, she's been through a few "intense firings" herself (you might notice a few cracks, but she wears them proudly!).
She’ll be helping us uncover the secrets of Salado pottery in future videos.
Drop a welcome for Saladia in the comments! 🎉🔥
#PrimitivePottery #SaladoCulture #WillOsSouthwestStudio
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