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Biochar Plaster and Biochar Bricks

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 8, 2018 by Kelly HartFebruary 8, 2018

Biochar, a highly porous material produced from plant waste, is mostly used in agriculture as a soil conditioner, in livestock farming as a feed supplement, and in metalworking as a reducing agent. The latest developments at the Ithaka Institute are … Continue reading →

Posted in Plasters | Tagged biochar earth plaster, biochar plaster, biochar render, earth plaster, insulating plaster, lime biochar plaster, natural building, natural plaster | 11 Replies

10 Beautiful and Useful Things You Can Create with Earth Plaster

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 14, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

People are often fascinated by the structure of my earthbag home, but in truth that was the easy part. It’s the plaster that is an art. And a science. At times I thought it might have even been witchcraft. Because … Continue reading →

Posted in Plasters | Tagged earth building, earth floor, earth plaster, earth render, earthen plaster, natural building, natural plaster, non-toxic plaster, non-toxic render | 2 Replies

How to Test and Make Exterior Render using Cow Poo

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 4, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“It can take about two weeks to get your tests ready for this particular mix so make sure to leave enough time. You are going to need to do a number of tests before you find your ideal render, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Plasters | Tagged earth house, earth plaster, earth plaster recipe, earth render, earth walls, natural building, natural plaster | Leave a reply

Kyle’s Crazy House: Earthen Plaster on the Gnestle

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 1, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“In this video, and the next few I post, I will be showcasing the buildings of Kyle Yoder, who’s lived at Dancing Rabbit ecovillage for several years and is known for the organic forms of his design. One of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Plasters | Tagged affordable, dancing rabbit, DIY, earth plaster, low cost, mud plaster, natural building, natural plaster, sustainable | Leave a reply

Earthen Plasters: The healthiest and most beautiful way to finish your home

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 4, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“No matter what material you build your house with, the finishes will always be the most visible part both inside and out. For thousands of years people have used natural materials to improve the appearance of their buildings, to protect … Continue reading →

Posted in Plasters | Tagged diy plaster, earth plaster, earthen plaster, healthy plster, lime plaster, low cost plaster, natural building, natural plaster, nontoxic plaster, safe plaster | 2 Replies

Build Naturally with Sigi Koko

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 22, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“How to choose your exterior plaster? 1) make it breathable — this refers to the ability of a material to allow humidity back-and-forth through the surface (it does not mean there is literally air flow through the material).

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Posted in Plasters | Tagged earth plaster, ecofriendly, lime, low cost, natural building, natural plaster, plaster, Sigi Koko, sustainable | 3 Replies

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