Using Dog Fur And Eggshells In Our Natural Hydraulic Lime Plaster To Protect Our Earthbags

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  • @ourselfreliantlife
    @ourselfreliantlife  2 роки тому +8

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  • @jsholt123
    @jsholt123 2 роки тому +44

    digging that jess is narrating ....should do it more often she is a rockstar at it !!!!

    • @private15
      @private15 2 роки тому +3

      Not sure if it is ‘better’ but really nice to hear her point of view. Lovely.

    • @jaym.4611
      @jaym.4611 2 роки тому +2

      I like the fact that they alternate.

    • @Uri18
      @Uri18 2 роки тому

      The slower pace makes the videos have a nice slow pace. It's great to hear both Jim go all out on technical stuff and also hear Jess tell us how she's evaluating and making her choices.

  • @LilmissJ111
    @LilmissJ111 2 роки тому

    I am actually happy to see you doing the experiment! Much respect you all! A good weather tracking of this and the performance overall would be a great comparison.

  • @theducklinghomesteadandgar6639
    @theducklinghomesteadandgar6639 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video guys, as always, but Jess really shines in this one!!! Way to let her shine and have the spot light, Jim!!! Well done both of you!!!
    If I'm not mistaken, I believe you can Bake the egg shells to like one would to get an activated charcoal. Put the shells in a sealed/closed container and cook until no more moisture escapes the container. I think the easiest way to do this is a small fire with all of the coals surrounding the container until they have burned to ash or cooled, usually takes care of the process. Then you can crush these up and use them to make a Tadelakt plaster which you can color and spread on walls, especially those you want waterproof. After the plaster sets, you smooth out with a smooth, usually rounded stone. Then you "wax" the wall/surface (can be used for tubs, sinks, counter tops, shower walls, etc.) with an olive oil soap and it water proofs the surface. The Greeks/Romans used this technique for bath houses, cisterns, etc. except instead of eggshells they used clam/oyster shells. It is my understanding both are basically created the same way.
    You can watch how to videos on YT for how to use Tadelakt plaster, how to make it, apply it and seal it, as well as videos on how to make activated charcoal, which is the process used on the shells for the plaster. It is some extra hard work but beautiful when done and lasts quite a while, before needing a touch up. To my knowledge there are still cisterns in Morocco, Italy and other places around the middle east that has walls and bottoms that were treated with this type of surface to guarantee they would hold water!!!

  • @albertdehn8381
    @albertdehn8381 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing 👍😀

  • @oliviersarrazyn5871
    @oliviersarrazyn5871 2 роки тому

    In France WE use it Al the time, Realy agressive on the skin. You Can look it UP under "enduit chaux"

    • @oliviersarrazyn5871
      @oliviersarrazyn5871 2 роки тому

      WE are mixing it with hemp fibres for isolation on our build, ( best on interior walls)

  • @BajanAlan
    @BajanAlan 2 роки тому

    Egg shells are calcium carbonate!

  • @YourAverageWitch
    @YourAverageWitch 2 роки тому +23

    I love that Jess is taking the lead in this one! I agree with her that hands-on testing and experience is the way to go when learning and trying new methods. I'm constantly testing things out when I make stuff for my shop.

    • @T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan
      @T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan 2 роки тому +2

      I wholeheartedly agree. I love the science experiment aspect of it. I can read a ton of info from others, but ultimately, I love the hands-on learning and experience. Well. Most of the time. #farmlife 😆

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  2 роки тому +4

      It has to be hands on. The best way to learn.

  • @gailbenjamin5137
    @gailbenjamin5137 2 роки тому +5

    Jess, you are a natural teacher, you seem very comfortable on camera while you're teaching. Thank you for the wealth of information you convey.🤗🤗

  • @jasonallen1532
    @jasonallen1532 2 роки тому +6

    I have friends who just bought 20 acres in Cochise county. I can't tell you how much we appreciate your channel. Jessica's head knowledge blows my mind. Our project will be easier with less errors because you guys are pioneering the way. Thank you, you are very much appreciated.

  • @richardbrooks3569
    @richardbrooks3569 2 роки тому +4

    Have you ever checked out Kris Harbour channel? He has some fairly significant earthbag buildings and I believe he used a Lime plaster for finish. It seemed whiter and smoother than your mixture and whiter might be more beneficial for your area.

    • @holgermarklund8491
      @holgermarklund8491 2 роки тому

      He uses non-hydraulic lime but I don't know if that is why the colour is different.

  • @JRG4523
    @JRG4523 2 роки тому +3

    Are you Joel osteens daughter!? Jk 😅

  • @renaebettenhausen3611
    @renaebettenhausen3611 2 роки тому +6

    I'm so happy to see you protecting your lungs with the mask. Thank you

  • @emariaenterprises
    @emariaenterprises 2 роки тому +6

    I dig the dog fur addition. I have a heavy shedding fur baby too. Her fur is everywhere.

    • @UDarlin67
      @UDarlin67 2 роки тому

      It would be more work, I bet if they cut the hair up, it might work being easier to work in. Hard workers they are 😘💪🏻💪🏻🙏

  • @johnweidemann3148
    @johnweidemann3148 2 роки тому +7

    A person told me about how egg whites are used as a binder. This was used in the Ottoman Empire and in a Cathedral in the Philippines. It is said to be very strong plaster.

    • @PRINCESSDREAMYLYN
      @PRINCESSDREAMYLYN 2 роки тому

      yes i have heard the same, some even use tapioca powder they mixed up and added to the plaster. never tried it but be nice to know if it works well.

    • @bensouthwell1339
      @bensouthwell1339 2 роки тому

      I used egg white in a radiator that leaked , it worked for a few days then another egg was put in. Of course we had to go to the garage for a proper repair.......We had a slogan in the UK a few years ago.....Go To Work On An Egg......I certainly did.

    • @PRINCESSDREAMYLYN
      @PRINCESSDREAMYLYN 2 роки тому

      @@bensouthwell1339 lol course ground black pepper works for years in radiators lol least it lasted 3 in my ex's car then he sold it an it wasn't leakin and was still in the radiator lmao.

  • @slamboy66
    @slamboy66 2 роки тому +3

    Every time I vacuum, I get a new dog.

    • @monoshock57
      @monoshock57 2 роки тому +1

      Wonder what dog hair and dryer lint could make.

    • @slamboy66
      @slamboy66 2 роки тому +1

      @@monoshock57 Fire starter at camp.

    • @monoshock57
      @monoshock57 2 роки тому

      @@slamboy66 Good idea.

  • @ram1brn
    @ram1brn 2 роки тому +1

    why dont you just white wash it ??? plaster seems wasteful in a way . and know you will be limited to any ability to paint your walls if straight lime plaster is used . Actually you will not be able to use any standard paint( Outdoors ) if you do your wall would dissolve under it . be very careful with eye protection safety goggles are HIGHLY RECCOMENDED and make sure you have a large quantity of water nearby just in case you have a Boo Boo I had it flick off a paint brush on the last spot thankfully I had a hose bib right next to me . it was like looking through a glass of milk for 3 days and painful is an understatement follow with a vinegar flush if it does happen . with that said look to see if you can find the recipe they use for the Missions I have heard they use prickly pear like juice think San Xavier

  • @KFetner
    @KFetner 2 роки тому +1

    Maybe mixing the dog hair with the sand first before adding the other ingredients will break up the clumps of hair better.

  • @CarlJones14
    @CarlJones14 2 роки тому +2

    Jess has enough hair to do the entire house.... 🤣

  • @joycefuller4366
    @joycefuller4366 2 роки тому +1

    The chicken's will love the eggshells and make their
    Eggs firmer and they can make more eggs with less additives to their food besides its free, Please tell me your not going to use that little trowel to do all of your plastering sure it's perfect for around the stones and tight corners but the rest of it 😳 NO WAY .. On your next hardware store run Please buy a much larger one .. Jessica's narrator skills are perfect 👏

  • @whankerakerill6293
    @whankerakerill6293 2 роки тому +1

    you may find it helpful if you put hair and straw in mixer and let tumble with 7or8 fist size stone's to break apart remove rocks add lime and water this will help

  • @user-rq8lo2bd2s
    @user-rq8lo2bd2s 2 роки тому +1

    Jess, get a pump garden sprayer! It will save your hands and j help keep that plaster moist as you work

  • @J0K1S0ify
    @J0K1S0ify 2 роки тому +1

    You're eyes very rarely smile.
    This morning, they did
    Have a nice day

  • @CJLeTeff
    @CJLeTeff 2 роки тому +1

    Cru, the gift that keeps on giving! 🤣😂👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻You can also feed the egg shells to your chickens!

  • @monaestewart4591
    @monaestewart4591 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Jess😊! I learned a lot.

  • @user-ns8ld5sn7k
    @user-ns8ld5sn7k 2 роки тому +1

    That’s a great job hi 👋 from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @emariaenterprises
    @emariaenterprises 2 роки тому +1

    I feed my eggshells back to the birds; however, there is a neat home science video about sterno heating fuel made with eggshells.

  • @davidtom6120
    @davidtom6120 2 роки тому +2

    Love you both

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for educating me on the different types of plaster you amaze me

  • @affordabledesertliving3487
    @affordabledesertliving3487 2 роки тому

    Very informative. I really loved Jess in the teacher/narrator role. Excellent work and this was a lot of great information, much of which I didnt have a clue about especially re: Lime. Thanks!

  • @janpetersen750
    @janpetersen750 2 роки тому +1

    I loved the informative narration by Jess. Learned a lot about lime!

  • @suzanneethier1450
    @suzanneethier1450 2 роки тому +1

    I just oike the lurning its so cool

  • @Citystead
    @Citystead 2 роки тому

    Enjoy you guys sharing so much knowledge

  • @stvooplayhouse
    @stvooplayhouse 2 роки тому +1

    That was interesting 🤔

  • @president2
    @president2 2 роки тому +1

    Love you Jessica you are amazing!

  • @thomaschandler4831
    @thomaschandler4831 2 роки тому

    Nice work guys ..... Jess nice work 😁🏆.... great show 🏆 .... you 2 educate in a spectacular way 😁

  • @WiSeNhEiMeR-1369
    @WiSeNhEiMeR-1369 Рік тому

    HOWdy G-D-P, ...
    Dog FUR, for Strength - just like Horsehair in PLASTER 100 years ago 🙂
    Thanks
    COOP
    ...

  • @JamesJohnson-kn8hc
    @JamesJohnson-kn8hc 2 роки тому +1

    First one ya

  • @khamsibq
    @khamsibq 2 роки тому +1

    Is it gypsium

  • @concretehousebuildinginph1488
    @concretehousebuildinginph1488 2 роки тому

    Jessica, Just a suggestion on plaster reinforcement. Chopped fiberglass fibers (fiber) is available from the places that sell redi-mix
    concrete. It is sold in small bags proportioned for one bag of port;and cement. You just toss the bag into the mixer with the rest of
    the dry ingrediants. You can also buy fiber on E-Bay or make it yourself by cutting up fiberglass mat with dressmakers shears. The
    mat has a bonding agent which disolves when it gets wet so just cut strips 2 inches wide and let the mixer separate it.
    When you go full scale a swimming pool trowel comes to mind. It has round ends and leaves less trowel marks.

  • @criticalnurse-ready8705
    @criticalnurse-ready8705 2 роки тому

    I absolutely loved the nformat’n about the lime plaster. 🥰🥰🥰 Makes my life easier on the research of these plasters!!! Keep it coming!!

  • @duwomaiishgabrielle9498
    @duwomaiishgabrielle9498 2 роки тому

    👍🏼👍🏽🌹 so nice, - I could watch Jessica all day, such an artist, so genuine, humble, vulnerable in a good way, ♥️🙏 great clear sound, which is why Jim bought his cameras and started this Podcast💥👍🏼👍🏽👍🏼 he’s in love, what a beautiful couple!

  • @terryrobinson1416
    @terryrobinson1416 2 роки тому

    Did you guys check out Kris Harbour? He did his workshop with homemade lime plaster. It works out amazing.

  • @midnightrunner72
    @midnightrunner72 2 роки тому

    You guys are just amazing the way you’re explaining everything us folks that don’t retain well reading that’s perfect

  • @carolynmoody9460
    @carolynmoody9460 2 роки тому

    This was GREAT JES.. looking so forward to the next video 👍 Blessings 🌹

  • @patrickjobling8676
    @patrickjobling8676 2 роки тому

    Light to the night sky .. captain super duper mr muddy mud skipper .. the world needs you ..😎.(try and get that on a bussness card )...😁pip pips

  • @chandrasutton4669
    @chandrasutton4669 2 роки тому

    Cool experiment!!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @richardsolomon8076
    @richardsolomon8076 2 роки тому

    Nice job Jessica 👏 👍🏻 you can have a bit of everyone in the wall, Crew , Yours and Jim's too , maybe a few chook feathers too 🐔 I don't know how well feathers do, maybe strip the big center stem out and break them up? They have their own natural kinda velcro might bind up well? Great job team 👏 👍🏻

  • @paulehney4581
    @paulehney4581 2 роки тому

    Your first choice is probably the best choice for the dome.
    Excellent video Jess!

  • @jonokrecording
    @jonokrecording 2 роки тому

    Hydrated (agri lime) is perfectly fine for making renders with. It's how traditional mud wall buildings in Ireland have been covered for centuries. In fact all mortars too. It is more caustic than NHL though so you really need to be careful when working with it. This lime is referred to as hit like in eire, which is why there are special eye washes you should carry than will save you eyes. It's far cheaper too a 400kg bag could do a whole house and is around €100, a 25kg bag of NHL is around €15 and you'll need a lot of it! Check out Mike Wye in Wales he has lots of good info

  • @ROHDESONTHEROAD
    @ROHDESONTHEROAD 2 роки тому

    What timing. Charlotte and I have been talking about the process of using lime plaster. We love how the buildings in Spain look.

  • @TheEmbrio
    @TheEmbrio 2 роки тому

    Fun tests ! For spraying water, my pro advice is to get a pump up sprayer, the kind to spray pesticides. They even make a backpack style. Stick it up to the man by using it for natural purposes’instead of poison spraying !!!

  • @fiberglassrb
    @fiberglassrb 2 роки тому

    Try a 3/4” by 6” bristle fiberglass roller to apply your plaster mix. Do you have a PO Box I can send one to?

  • @diydarkmatter
    @diydarkmatter 2 роки тому

    curious if you feed the egg shells back to the chickens ? if not why ? egg shells will help them in there egg laying production . and chickens will eat anything eatable other then onions they wont eat onions for some reason . but we always fed the egg shells back to the chickens to help support there calcium needs .

  • @deborahmcsweeney1650
    @deborahmcsweeney1650 2 роки тому

    Wow! All the work you all are doing! Jess my husband has been a plasterer for over twenty years and was originally trained in Ireland. He watched this and said you did good with your research! Great job and good luck!

  • @zeds.6783
    @zeds.6783 2 роки тому

    Can't you use the egg shells to amend the chicken's feed or in your garden soil? I wouldn't think sand would be in as short supply as calcium supplements for gardening.
    Also, whatever method you go with for waterproofing the dome exterior, you may want to get the material for the whole dome in short order rather than waiting (even if you have to order it for delivery) because then y'all have the price locked in.
    God bless!

  • @williamcantalamessa5231
    @williamcantalamessa5231 2 роки тому

    Hello from Siesta Key Florida
    Looks like it's getting warm in Arizona so the weather man is saying.

  • @RichardSmith-um4js
    @RichardSmith-um4js 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed Jess's narration and testing procedures. Don't think doing the entire dome with putty knife is going to work.

  • @SI-GOD
    @SI-GOD 2 роки тому

    I have a wolf hybrid that shed heavily all constantly but twice a year it kicks into overdrive during "molting season". I had been trading my gf about making a rug or something of of it. Now I have a great use for it.

  • @OWK000
    @OWK000 2 роки тому

    Did you wash and "comb" the dog hair, like you would sheeps wool for spinning, before adding it to the mix? Two dog slicker brushes rubbed against each other would work. Also I was wondering if you are going to paint the hydraulic lime plaster. I watched a video of a dirt bag house built in rainy Canada and they resorted to poly urethane coating.

  • @maracohen5930
    @maracohen5930 2 роки тому

    Even in a Desert environment, cement over cob is likely a large long term mistake. Any wood structures in the fabric of the building can be impacted by rot and mold due to water leak infiltration into walls, and water vapor blocking. One of the beauties of earthen building is the water vapor permeability…as expensive as hydraulic lime is, and as difficult to work with, it is a superb product for protecting straw, and cob. Many are of the clay plasters will do the job decently, but the hydraulic lime is an excellent product. In Morocco there will s a technique in which it is used to create wet area surfaces such as bathing tubs and fountains that have lasted for millennia.

  • @brendanmitchell3545
    @brendanmitchell3545 2 роки тому

    where did you get your cob ingredients? I slcay in the soil near there? Or did you get it delivered/picked it up? Thanks

  • @phyllisstein1837
    @phyllisstein1837 2 роки тому

    It's about time Crew started contributing to the homested. Freeloader!

  • @geminitwinstryanythinggtta6554
    @geminitwinstryanythinggtta6554 2 роки тому

    I do like that mixture minus the fur because I think the fur bunches up and gets in the way but I like the fact that the straw in the egg shells they work very well and I think you’ll add to the strength that’s only my opinion I apologize

  • @MikMech
    @MikMech 2 роки тому

    100,000 years from now...
    Archaeologists - "It appears that a dog has built this dome. We found traces of his hair".

  • @georgevelt7125
    @georgevelt7125 2 роки тому

    Crew , the wonder dog. I love him , he’s a beautiful animal . Proud and strong and now a real life contributor on the channel . I feel a star and paw print coming on😃

  • @jancarnes6868
    @jancarnes6868 2 роки тому

    Grab yourself some dmso for your back pain , it works great. It's made from trees but don't apply too much because it can burn so use sparingly.

  • @TheEmbrio
    @TheEmbrio 2 роки тому

    Non hydraulic lyme auto repairs small cracks. Never tried on a dome but european homes are plastered with it and it works fine. Hydraulic lime needs fibre to keep it from cracking too much. The sand or particle proportion is important too.

  • @micahwatson9017
    @micahwatson9017 2 роки тому

    My grandfather and great grandfather were plasterers. They used to put hair in the mix to give it a fiber reinforcement. I’m a contractor and have seen hair in 100+ year old plaster we’ve demo’d. You might time installing the plaster during the wet season so that the cob is moist and then the new plaster continues to get hydrated often during the cure time.

  • @robcolumbiamo
    @robcolumbiamo 2 роки тому

    What if your eggshell / crew dog hair trial works…. Do you have enough egg shells and crew fur to do the entire dome? Uhhh…. No.

  • @joshuanicholsjr5327
    @joshuanicholsjr5327 2 роки тому

    you need a spray hopper like we use when we do popcorn ceilings and you could really spray your lime on in thin coats and cover the whole building quickly I spray plaster, and drywall mud mixed with paint, so I know it would work for what you are about to do god bless

  • @cherylstraub5970
    @cherylstraub5970 2 роки тому

    cactus juice can be mixed with lime to make it have more water resistance. You boil nopales then squeeze the juice out of them and use that juice to mix with lime mortar. They use this technique in historic buildings in Mexico sometimes.

  • @ex-engineer6657
    @ex-engineer6657 2 роки тому

    Always a pleasure to see you, Jess. It's not that Jim loves the camera. Bye Y'all.!

  • @danielkearney8238
    @danielkearney8238 2 роки тому

    When I was growing up in that area, there was a lime mine in Paul spur just west of Douglas az...

  • @blue_boy8621
    @blue_boy8621 2 роки тому

    If the limeplaster is almost hard, maybe, you could use a like wash. To get the real white to show! Well it might be way too bright in the sun😅

  • @bobwilliams5376
    @bobwilliams5376 2 роки тому

    Check out a weed sprayer for your water. Should be much faster than a hand sprayer

  • @km33adv
    @km33adv 2 роки тому

    You can teach an old dog new tricks. I like the how to stuff. Gets my thinker working

  • @terryrobinson1416
    @terryrobinson1416 2 роки тому

    The Roman's used crushed seashells in their concrete. Its still strong to this day.

  • @arjanvogel6444
    @arjanvogel6444 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love you guys.

  • @moliere123456
    @moliere123456 2 роки тому

    well done Jess on the lead voice and it's cool to see the cam work from my man Jim's steady hands keep up the good work folks you make for a good video Tks.

  • @digofthedump
    @digofthedump 2 роки тому

    might wanna buy the wife a pumpable spray bottle! the roman used too bake sea shells or chalk too make lime . gl

  • @mentalneil
    @mentalneil 2 роки тому

    Jess that's not nice using Jim's dining fork to do the cob 😂😂😂

  • @lewis2553
    @lewis2553 2 роки тому

    Don't be looking at Jessica hair that way, Jim! 😂 It's fine right where it is! 😅

  • @lindawells9328
    @lindawells9328 2 роки тому

    I saw yalls new video today it was nice . There is always something to learn from yalls UA-cam channel . I love the music that yall chose to play in your videos . Crew is a very good dog , I was just wondering why did yall name him Crew ? Cause it's a very unique name . It's a beutiful name . He is the only dog that I have ever heard with that name . He is a one of a kind dog . I once had a dog like him and those are some very very good dogs . Be blessed and safe . Miss . Linda 😄❤

  • @danielkearney8238
    @danielkearney8238 2 роки тому

    Moving to Tombstone Az in May 2023...

  • @Oldnoitall
    @Oldnoitall 2 роки тому

    Ive seen horse hair sticking out of plaster a few times when remodeling older houses

  • @chefboyrdanbh
    @chefboyrdanbh 2 роки тому

    The most I have heard Jess talk in all the videos combined. I enjoyed it!

  • @Uri18
    @Uri18 2 роки тому

    Awesome video! My wife and I enjoy yout channel tremendously!

  • @FreewheelingFrankFranklin
    @FreewheelingFrankFranklin 2 роки тому

    Dad saves my fur and has it spun into yarn. Dad and mom have Frank hats. You guys could have a Crew hats. Video on my virtual therapy dog channel Cheers Frank aka The big white dog in the sidecar.

  • @argonpathart4938
    @argonpathart4938 2 роки тому

    Great Lime tutorials! thank you Jess!

  • @rebeccamunoz4596
    @rebeccamunoz4596 2 роки тому

    That was really interesting thank you 🤗❤👍

  • @overbuiltautomotive1299
    @overbuiltautomotive1299 2 роки тому

    a shot-creat machine be nice to build i think surplus fire truck hose be the thing to get for a build well plenty of videos on it carbon is not a bad thing including c 02 plants love it they blast it in green houses becouse the outside is not got as much as they need

  • @annar6430
    @annar6430 2 роки тому

    Thinking that the lime plaster on house ...you would need to hose it down?

  • @MrSpotlucy
    @MrSpotlucy 2 роки тому

    just some thoughts here in the uk i used the lime plaster as you have but i only added horse hair and sand no straw as the hair is used to replace the straw and give a finer finish also you can add a small amount of linseed oil to help with the water repelling properties of the plaster
    looking good keep up the videos

  • @markbrown6236
    @markbrown6236 2 роки тому

    Jess you a a great lead in this video, and may I say your appearance is deliteful.

  • @govindarajaniyyuni6049
    @govindarajaniyyuni6049 2 роки тому

    I would go easy on the dog hair. Most people are allergic to dog hair.

  • @toripunk7652
    @toripunk7652 2 роки тому

    Thx Jess, this video was super helpful for me.

  • @elainekaufman2264
    @elainekaufman2264 2 роки тому

    How interesting to hear and see the differences. Great tutorial

  • @JamesCouch777
    @JamesCouch777 2 роки тому

    If I would have known that you needed dog hair we could have sent you a bunch. Our guard dogs shed a lot of hair in the spring.

  • @tlc1718
    @tlc1718 2 роки тому

    Anticipation we have to wait to see which one you pick (; 👍🙏✌💕🌻