In the video, a person is seen using a needle to poke holes into a piece of clay. The clay is black in color and is placed on a wooden surface. The person's hand is visible as they manipulate the clay and the needle. The needle appears to be thin and sharp, and the person uses it with precision to create holes in the clay. The wooden surface has a natural grain pattern and is light brown in color. The person's hand is steady as they work on the clay, indicating that they are experienced in this task. The video does not contain any audio, so the viewer can focus solely on the visual elements.