Clay Plaster made with Toilet Paper - So simple to apply over almost any surface.
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- Paper Reinforced Clay
This clay plaster is user-friendly. It is easy to apply and to finish. It can also be used over many wall types. This mix is high in fiber from the toilet paper, making it crack resistant and flexible unlike other masonry mixes.
It is clay rich, so has very high-water retention and water resistance. This also makes it slow drying and easy to work with.
Suitable areas:
Interior walls
Exterior walls with low weather exposure
NOT suitable for showers, floors, or surfaces exposed to high abrasion or water
Recipe
Sand (aggregate)
I used calcium carbonate sand, (aka lime sand or ag-lime), from a pre-blended 50-200 grit bag. It is difficult to find, but I like how lightweight it keeps the mix. Other sands can be substituted.
The sand size will affect the final thickness and color of each coat. This plaster should be applied no more than 1½ times the thickness of your sand grain-size.
Clay (bonder)
I used Lincoln fire clay, a common pottery clay. There are plenty of bagged clays, or you can screen and process your own soil.
For softer clays, such as Kaolin, I would recommend adding 10-20% bentonite clay for strength.
TP (fiber)
I use toilet paper, as a paper fiber for fine plasters. Any paper can be used, including shredded cardboard or newspaper, but the toilet paper is easier to break down with the drill and free of dye and labels.
Admixes
Glue - Any glue can be added for water resistance and extra hardness. Most glues, including wheatpaste, can make it harder to work and can cause cracking and discoloration.
Darvan - Two kinds that I use are Darvan 7 and Darvan 811. This is a deflocculant that changes the molecular charge of the clay, making the clay platelets repel one another. This gives it more water retention and resistance. Darvan makes the plaster easier to work and apply evenly. It also reduces shrinkage and cracking.
Mix Examples
These are rough examples and may vary depending on what material you are using. They should be tested and adjusted. Don't forget to experiment!
Mix used in video:
1 cup clay (200g)
1 cup lime sand 50-200 grit (350g) can be replaced with similar grits of silicon sand
10 sheets of TP (5-7g)
Darvan (1-2g)
Water 3/4-1 cup (170-210g) or as needed
Alternative sand options:
Every sand gives a different color and characteristic, greatly affecting the final look.
Barnlime
1 cup Barnlime (400g), screened through window-screen
½ silica sand (165g)
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Pulverized Dolomitic Limestone
1 cup Dolomitic Limestone (350g) tinyurl.com/y8...
More TP needed: 20 sheets (10-13g)
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Masonry (regular) sand
1 cup sand (330g), window-screened
Wall Prep
Over clay wall or concrete masonry - No need for any primer or glue. Hydrating the substrate will allow more working time.
Over drywall or wood/plywood walls - These should be primed before applying. Use any conventional primer and prepare as you would for painting. Then use wheat paste to help bond (1:1 wheat paste concentrate to water - see ** description). Or use sand in your primer. These should be dry before applying the plaster.
Applying
The mix should be wet enough so that it is easy and effortless to apply thin.
You can apply as many coats as needed, typically 2 is the minimum.
Allowing the wall to dry in between coats helps reduce shrinkage and increase consistency.
Sponging or Compressing
Both these steps help bring consistency to the texture of the wall, by either compressing or moving loose aggregate from the surface into the pores.
Sponging - This is an especially user-friendly way to get rid of large trowel marks or wrongdoings. Should be done with clean water and a lightly damp sponge. Make circular patterns to smooth and blend in irregularities. If the sponge ,is too wet you may leave strokes (which can be wiped out later) or cause excess surface erosion.
Compressing - with a trowel and extra moisture (spray bottle or brush with water), this pushes any leftover aggregates into the wall and brings the cream/clay to the surface. Beware this may burnish the surface and leave darker patches in light plaster if not desired. This can be avoided by using a plastic trowel. Compression is time-sensitive and is best done at the “leather-hard” stage.
Fixing
Save some of your original plaster for patches. You can dry it and store for however long you like. Reconstitute with water when you need to patch, wet the area of the patch, allowing it to fully hydrate before applying. Be aware it is much harder to patch over sealed walls.
Sealing and tools - continued in google doc tinyurl.com/y8...
Oh god, i was like, when are they going to release another video.
I'm so hyped, using earth for about a year now on my farm and just found this channel, i can't wait !!
Reminds me of the clay walls in my Grandmother's house in Tokyo when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's. Brings back nice childhood memories. And the addition of cool trip-hop tunes. Great video, edifying and relaxing. Thanks from DC!
The guy has a splendid taste for music . Thanks for the lesson 🙂
Best regards from the mountains of Minas Gerais , Brasil .
This is such an amazing channel. Not only amazingly creative in materials but, in technique and instruction as well.
Why is this video not top of the list in every earthen building playlist???
So well shot and put together with such great information. Thank you!
I just want to thank you / your video crew for putting so much care into choosing how to convey information. Your clips have such density, flow, clarity, and conciseness - and you do all of that (that I have seen so far) without even speaking. It's a real treat for those of us who pay premium for our own time. THANK YOU!
Love this technique. Less expensive, easy to get the materials, can go over most any kind of wall... perfect for remodeling.
It's like this man makes love to the walls. Ooffff. Beautiful! 💯
Agreed. I thought he was pretty handsome myself.
So satisfying to watch ! Even the most technical aspects seem to be accessible and fun! The filming, editing and the execution are so well harmonized! I want to see more and more !
I especially enjoyed seeing the degrees scale in motion. Awesome video
I really appreciate how simply you break everything down, and love the entire aesthetic of the filming, music, settings, etc. I'm starting to finish plaster the walls of an addition at my house, and your videos are giving me a lot of useful information and inspiration! Well done!
Muchísimas Gracias. Mi esposa y yo estamos coleccionando materiales y poniéndolos en nuestro storage para cuando estemos listos para la construcción de nuestro hogar. Tus vídeos y el de tu Mami son buenísimos y súper educacionales.
Vivimos en Wisconsin y nuestro hogar será de los vales de paja. Cubierto de Cob.
Saludos!! Que Dios te Bendiga.
Does this explain why everyone rushed out in March and bought toilet rolls?
😂
YES!! Lol 😂
I was so happy when he used clean toilet paper. This guy is the CEO of rendering walls (not video). I love these videos especially the ones where he polishes the wall with suoerfine clay and oil and wax. Great stuff
Yay, It's been a long time. Glad your back!
A blessing to watch this ancient art brought alive. Thank You dear Sir!
I would love to see how well an oil/wax-sealed wall stands up to weather (like the water test in this video, but also to seasonal effects like temp changes and sun).
Enhorabuena!, Muy buena idea, es la primera vez que veo la albañilería presentada como arte, es precioso. En serio, he visto dos de tus videos y me han parecido estupendos, me mueven a probar a hacerlo yo misma, gracias!
Effortlessly educational and beautifully shot. I thank you. Wish there were more.
As part of my Children's Art Workshops, I made papier mache with toilet paper, flour & builder's PVA. The kids called it toilet mache. I hadn't thought of combining toilet paper with clay but I am definitely going to try it and look at your other videos. Thank you.
Thanks, I'm going to try this! I have been doing Am Clay since 2006. Love clay. My whole house is done in clay! I still love the smell after a shower or a rainstorm! I enjoy your vids as well. It makes me want to get up and go mix a batch.
Literally watched yt clip with my mouth open. Seriously thinking to renovate old house bottom apartment, by removing all the paints from the indoor wall and give it a smooth clay plaster. Love your tips for materials and making! Toilet paper is brilliant! Hope i can get quality materials in Slovenia
this is cool! I have no need for it atm, but I feel this idea will soon serve me well. the video is also really well made, not at all tedious, as some "how-to" content can be, and the music, (credited, even!!😊) is a definite bonus. Perhaps you will make a how-to video on making videos😉 thanks for this🙌
Love the video! Awesome music and great finish on the plaster! You make it look easy! Natural building = Freedom!
I love the simplicity of your videos almost as much as the final product.... thanks
The wall looks Charmin'!
My Earthship loves your channel
easily the finest videos in the halls of utoobia. thanks for another lovely, easy to understand, and inspiring presentation. cheers.
You guys deserve medals! Much love and appreciation. Truly a master of clay and i can't thank you enough for the knowledge.🔥🔥🔥🙇♂️
your videos never disappoint! love the idea of using cheap and practically universal TP to reinforce the mix!
Bravo bravo guys. What amazing productions you make. Congratulations. And every time with a surprising recipe !!! First time I see toilet paper involved. Very very nice. Thank you. Cannot imagine what the next one will be !
This is what I've wanted to do for years! Thank you for the description. I needed to know what to use...
Your instructions are very clear and generous. You are truly sharing your experience. Thank you!
Ugh!! So beautiful! So aesthetic! Great tutorial! ✨
i really enjoy true craftmanship. Yet, so simple thus true beauty in creating. - i finally have my clay material in the driveway. soon.
Brings back good memories! looks like you've been cooped up too long the way your interacting with that TP! ;)
Nice to hear from you! Missing you guys. Amy and I have been busy working on our house here in AZ. Hope your building is coming along :)
You earned my subscription, I love your practicals. Please doore for wooden surfaces.
Brilliant Stuff!!! And thanks for sharing with us the names of the music!
I love this channel. In addition to learning new techniques it’s also very relaxing.
Looking forward to it. Have missed you .
Great work as usual. Truly appreciate the effort behind the video. Traditional, lowtech content delivered in such a modern and effective way. With pleasant music too. I believe you are ready for a bigger project, something structural like Nubian vaults as Fathy did in Egypt. This is just an opinion, keep on doing what you are doing because is brilliant!
Being this light and flexible, this clay plaster would be great for tiny homes on wheels. Surface treatments there must tolerate of a bit of flex in the walls. And it’s affordable.
Beautiful and artistic video, thank you !
Complimenti ottimo lavoro👏👏
Your Wabi Sabi surfaces are phenomenal.
You are an ARTIST in this craft! ❤
So excited for another video! Not really a fan of long premieres though :(
Totally agree there. It seems to be "a thing" that's becoming common. Just as with movie previews, they often are overhyped and fail to deliver expectations.
How do I apply 6lb pressure? Oh! That’s how! ....mesmerising and informative. Love.
I can't wait to see more of y'alls work
Damn. What a freakin channel. I love you man!
I like the sponge polishing.
Hey guys the land where we have our farmhouse has millions of termites in the ground. Even a slightly damp teak wood is devoured by those crawling demons. It will be interesting how paper will withstand the survival test offered by nature !!!
I LOVE your channel!
siempre innovando y enseñando con alta calidad. saludos desde Uruguay
Pure art.
just got back from a cob workshop in the desert, and you keep on inspiring me to push further. mad love \m/
Your videos are spectacular! Thank you 🙏🏼
i love it! We mixed a lot of dry horsepoop in our clay to make it more resistant to water, it worked quite good as well. Not as good as your PRC Mix but good enough for our walls.
would love to see a video about mixing clay with horse or cow poop! there are almost no informations about that in the internet and we had our troubles mixing it into the clay.
Keep up the good Work! After my Education to a Carpenter i will apply for an internship at the Canelo Project for sure!
Much love and Greetings from Germany
Valentin
I wish, I owned a wall, just so I could try this....
build one
you can practice on a sheet of drywall!
Many years ago I decided it was time to buy the wall that I was always up against. Long hard work.
Uff masters... los amo!!! 💕🙌🏼🙏🏼
Hello bro welcome back, i check you page weekly so please put one video every week
Awesome, thank you!
Glad to see a new video! Beautiful work, keep it up!!
Great 👍 great!!!! Thanks for sharing your skills. Top vídeos too!
Very cool my Friend ! Very cool.
I’ve been following you for awhile.
I built an adobe awhile ago.
Earth is cool.
perfect, as usual.
VERY GOOD WORK MAN
I was thinking about using those cellulose pellets that they use for hydroseeding hillsides in my cob experiments. They come in bulk for pretty cheap.
great idea
just finished insulating a garage to make a living space. Never did anything like this before. Any suggestions for alternatives to drywall for inside?
Drywall with colored plaster topcoat.
Good job. One day wish to do similar
Hola amigo, es trabajo maravioso.
Saludos desde Turquia.
Please do how to ventian plaster I saw your polished plaster video which is awesome but make one where you mix your own ingredients from scratch and burnish it to get a marble look please
After very long time seeing again😍...im so happy after seeing this video.. With new knowledge 👍
Amazing 👏
Great idea
Awesome mix and tips!
I love your work, Mud Master!
Hawk...thanks for sharing the technique...add toilet paper...who knew???
Man you are stunning
Now I know where all the toilet paper landed.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Can't wait for you to make a tutorial for floors! I know you can use a burlap layer to strengthen. Do you also have to adjust the mixture?
10/10 as always
Wow,😍
Newly subscribed here. Great videos! I’m inspired to try this on some walls at home. I’m thinking of plastering over some brick veneered walls in my garage but not covering them entirely. Just to achieve an old weathered look.
If I may make a request. I’d really love to see you guys tackle a counter top. Keep up the great work!
He did a vid on Moroccan plaster, including a sink/washbasin.
4:28 such a cute dog. my dog has chow in him
Excellent video.
Thanks , love your work!
Really nice!
Loving, the way you are
Amazing and THANK YOU!! Does this act like clay plaster in the sense that it will hold and release moisture from the air?
Also, we don’t have to strip the paper off the drywall?
Can we use the wheat paste directly on the drywall without painting it first, then proceed?
This is super cool, it reminds me a ton of the Japanese sanded plasters. I'm sure you were going for that, but a somewhat accessible DIY version for us Americans is quite nice to know. I'd be interested if you could make one with real seaweed and just the (expensive) powdered Japanese glue, where I live I could actually pick a decent amount of seaweed if I so chose to at beaches.
Kind of a dumb question to ask as well, but how does a "natural" house feel being inside of long term vs a "synthetic" house? I'm pretty chemically exposed a lot as a painter and it's sort of one reason I wanna get out, but it's hard to quantify how much something does or doesn't make you feel in regards to chemical loads of being in a building? There's not much I can do with my current house as far as the various offgassing things short of tearing it down, but I kind of wonder how they actually feel and your health in one vs a modern/synthetic house. Of course psychologically there's stuff people like or dislike just from the aesthetic, too. I understand it's not totally black and white, but I just wonder your opinion on this since you started as a painter and presumably came from the non-earthen building world.
Also sorry for not checking in on this channel more often since I last did! :(
Oh go on UA-cam, look at ALL THE MARVELOUS BENEFITS Of living in a Cob House.. SO MUCH BETTER! I want to build a cob house.. There are different types, Daub Wattle Cob Adobe. But All Organic Earth Materials..
My kids think I’ve lost my mind.. they said why would you want to live in a Mud Hut.. 🙄 Good luck God Bless.. ❤
your videos are great!
Blown away!!!! ❤❤❤ incredible - thank you for sharing!! What clay though? Potters clay or clay from the dam? 🤔 Asking for a friend 😅
Could I seal this with olive oil soap?
Could I paint this with lime wash?
You have no idea I much I love every single video you have ever made.
Hey there! Save some for me!!!!
Thanks for your work
My best to Panther and Benito! Nice to see my favorite Chow as well. Thanks for sharing the family jewels, and inspiring the earthen artist in us all. You guys are smooth as clay plaster. Only one question. Where did you find the water to make this vid? 🤓
Awesome!
You’re awesome
You should make an ocarina
I'm waiting ❤️❤️