I just found your earlier video where it looks like you used the same recipe, that being 1 part clay to 1 part lime to 2 parts sand to 1 part chopped straw. Thanks for the videos!
Yes, I used the same mix the whole way through. You can get away with not including lime on the base layers that fill the gaps. I'd heard that because they will have slightly different drying properties, there is the potential for the layers to de-laminate when drying. I don't know if this would happen in my case, as the final mix only had one part lime.
Bravo.
Thanks!
Nice work! Is the first coat of plaster the same mix? ... or is it a clay plaster and you only used the lime-clay mix plaster for the final coat?
I just found your earlier video where it looks like you used the same recipe, that being 1 part clay to 1 part lime to 2 parts sand to 1 part chopped straw. Thanks for the videos!
Yes, I used the same mix the whole way through. You can get away with not including lime on the base layers that fill the gaps. I'd heard that because they will have slightly different drying properties, there is the potential for the layers to de-laminate when drying. I don't know if this would happen in my case, as the final mix only had one part lime.
Hey, nice finish. What is your recipe for this final coat plaster?
0:49 secs has the recipe. 1 part clay, 1 part lime, 2 part sand, 1 part chopped straw
@@GetMeOffGrid_ thanks! Watched it two times and somehow missed it
You need a flexible trowel for your burnishing! It will make corners a breeze…
how is this holding up? and did you use strong clay for this mix?
The plaster is doing great. I couldn't be happier with the final product. I used clay I dug from the garden, that I just removed the stones from.
You might like using a wooden trowel for this. It shaves, flattens and compresses.
Ah! Interesting, haven't seen anyone using one of those. I'll have a look around a bit more
A Plaster is more unique and natural when it is not smooth and even....
I agree, the texture gives it a better quality