Making Bricks
After that mix the concrete in a wheelbarrow and shovel it into the mold.
Making bricks. Mix the ground clay soil with water to make a thick malleable paste. Smooth the concrete flat trowel so they are flat on top. Traditionally clay bricks were molded by hand or with wooden tools. To make bricks from concrete form a mold for the bricks using strips of plywood and lumber.
The exact ratios of each depended on the clay that was used. Once you ve built the mold spray form release oil on the inside so the concrete doesn t stick to the wood. Make sure all edges are nailed tight to prevent the clay from leaking through. The batter for making bricks consists of clay water and sand.
Make a mold to form your bricks using wooden planks and nails. Use normal brick dimensions which are 14 by 10 by 4 inches unless you want to make custom sized bricks. Whichever molding method you use aim to produce clay bricks of the same size and shape. Build a wooden box and leave the top face open for filling with clay.