:Dig up and collect a pile of clay-base soil.

:Add one tenth part straw to the clay over the top.

:Mix the straw into the clay, attain an even consistency.

:Dig a niche into the pile of mix.

:Pour water into the niche.

:Began to churn the water with a hoe or shovel into the mix.

:Desired consistency is that the mix is not dry enough that it cannot be shaped but also that it is not wet enough where it will fall apart without being pulled apart.

:Use a wooden frame of the desired size and fit the mud consistency into the frame smoothing the top with your hand.

:Then let it bake in the sun for fifteen days.

:After it has baked put it in the fire for 4 hours to achieve further sturdiness.