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= Finish Earth Plaster to cover interior of cordwood / earthbag structure== | |||
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Ingredients: | |||
Gathered subsoil (16 inches deep) from near the well. Hydrated the soil and sifted it using 1/8" screen. | 1500 ml sifted soil, hydrated to a gel/paste like consistency. | ||
Gathered subsoil (16 inches deep) from near the well. Hydrated the soil and sifted it using 1/8" screen. | |||
200 ml fresh cow manure. So fresh there was still steam rising off the top. I am told freshness is not necessary, but that composted manure is worthless. | |||
200 ml wheat paste. Added whole wheat flour and cold water in a pan. Stirred together well. Then heated until pasty. Add immediately. | |||
Handful of grass. This particular grass was found above the tent site 10-15 ft short of the property line near the goat fence. | |||
Revision as of 12:51, 15 August 2008
Finish Earth Plaster to cover interior of cordwood / earthbag structure=
Attempt 1
Ingredients:
1500 ml sifted soil, hydrated to a gel/paste like consistency. Gathered subsoil (16 inches deep) from near the well. Hydrated the soil and sifted it using 1/8" screen.
200 ml fresh cow manure. So fresh there was still steam rising off the top. I am told freshness is not necessary, but that composted manure is worthless.
200 ml wheat paste. Added whole wheat flour and cold water in a pan. Stirred together well. Then heated until pasty. Add immediately.
Handful of grass. This particular grass was found above the tent site 10-15 ft short of the property line near the goat fence.