You need to use a proper Crucible and tune your flux to the ore.That will be worth to try. I am having some issue for flux, as it need too too much basic flux to become liqued. And very high heat. I am having problem to have any pot or I am thinking to look for induction. But again induction need something that stay with such highly acidic ore.
You talk about a video. Can I have the link
Add some Fluorspar or Cryolite to thin the flux.
When you get your Iron you don’t need much flux, just a slag cover and start blowing Oxygen into the molten metal.
Do some research on sparging.