“We just launched “The Art and Science of Natural Plaster” on Kickstarter. For the last months, Chris Magwood and I have been pouring our lives into this educational documentary. We want to help more people to know about Natural Plaster and all it’s beneficial effects on us and the environment. We want to empower you with a real practical how-to video.
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Solid Earth Video
Solid Earth from PassitOn on Vimeo. Thanks again to Cliff for recommending more great info.
Hydrated Lime Mix for Exterior Wall Plaster
Walter from LandTrees.net in Panama shares with us his best outdoor lime plaster technique.
Decorative Plaster 1
Most people probably think of boring, mud brown color when they hear of natural plaster. In actuality, natural plasters come in limitless colors and variations, and so I’ve decided to do regular features on this topic. Image source: Natural Wonder Creations Image source: American Clay (slow Flash site, but excellent content) Image source: Mariah Kaminsky … Read more
Calcium Carbide Lime Plaster
“A friend suggested a product I was unfamiliar with, so I decided to research and do some testing. The chemical name is calcium hydroxide… ca(oh)2 (calcium carbide), a by-product created in the production of acetylene. I went into Managua to a place that manufactures acetylene for welding. I found a big pool of jade coloured … Read more
Natural Plaster Books
The Natural Plaster Book: Earth, Lime, and Gypsum Plasters for Natural Homes by Cedar Rose Guelberth and Daniel D. Chiras, 2002. For builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural plasters. From principles to practicalities, … Read more