As a parent I am obviously biased when it comes to the videos being produced by my sons Benito and Kalin (aka Panther) on their UA-cam channel “The Nito Project.” I love what they’re doing, have little criticism of their work. I decided to comment on this particular video because I think it brings a simplicity to a somewhat complicated subject - lime plaster. In this video Benito shows a super simplified process of putting on a single coat of lime and following it with a lime putty (no aggregate) - two colors. So what you get is a look that mimics what most people search for with tadelakt in a lot less time, you don’t need special stones. Questions you might have - do you need olive oil soap? As for sealing the plaster many soaps will work, for years in Mexico we used common bars of a yellow soap in combination with alum to seal walls from water. After all the black soap or olive oil soap is simply nothing more than a household soap. Pure olive oil is often used in Italy, ghee in India, the use of natural oils to seal plaster is something with a great deal of history behind it. For the moment, I think that’s enough.
These videos are the very best. I forward them all over - even to people who don't care about mud. In this case I have a specific question as to what exactly you mean by alum, as it has many different meanings as various aluminum salts. I am thinking you mean potassium aluminium sulfate, but if you could make that clear, it would be very helpful! Any chance the Nito Project is not too far from Guadalajara or Mexico City? Thank you again!
@@SpaceCrete I have only known it as alum whether buying it from a hardware store in Mexico "alumbre" or from a pharmacy for brushing teeth or antiseptic. We are based in Arizona with no current work scheduled in Mexico. Benito has a workshop at Rancho Mastatal in Costa Rica later in the spring.
How is alum used in sealing plaster?? I'm also be interested in any pointers you may have for making black soap. When I look it up, it says that it's olive oil soap. When I look that up, it says it's castile soap. When I loo *that* up, it says to use KOH instead of NaOH, but that doesn't jive with my understanding of the lime-soap chemistry. Thanks! (I adore these videos, btw)
@@boingochelsea I can't say why. But an apparently vapor-permeable and waterproof cladding that does not crack or burn - and looks beautiful - certainly has appeal.
Perfect no talking ..no bragging... Great camera work...great notes throughout video... beautiful looking finish...I'm very familiar with European lime Venetian plasters..I've never seen this mix before...I am interested in trying ..thank you for focusing on the application and not yourself...
You show why painters and plasterers used to be considered artists. Now everyone thinks they can paint a house. Such beautiful work you produced. New subscriber.
@@ishowyouapple You can buy olive soap from Lancaster Lime Works. Mix with water according to instructions. Great company. It's not a huge container and it ships quickly
I've been in the plastering trade 40 years brother and just yesterday I ran into your vedio . I've been a union member local 200 Los Angeles and currently working in the movie studios out of local 755 LA . I'm very impressed with your workmanship and talent .
Daniel Herrera most we can make would be $32.78(fireproof gunner foreman). Total package just under $50.00. It’s like $49.24 to be exact! How is Southern rates?
ABSOLUTELY AND POSITIVELY BRILLIANT, MESMERIZING, BEAUTIFUL AND CALMING!!! It is an eternal, undeniable joy to watch a True Artist create breathtaking pieces of art with THOUSANDS of years old techniques that DO NOT require electricity, batteries, a computer or software! I could almost feel my blood pressure go down while watching this fantastic video! BRAVO!!
You guys are so freaking awesome. We are doing several projects this summer and you taught me so much in such a short time. I've been a sculptor and oil painter for over 50 years and work with our local earths in the Pacific Northwest. These beautiful films you make capture the feel and depth of the surface more than anything else ever. Thanks beyond words.
I love this film for it’s beauty and simplicity. I’ve just finished my second Tadelakt course, an Italian version but not as good as the Moroccan style, so it’s great to see what can be achieved using the rawest of materials and the gradual build up of layers to create a sublime finish.
I have been fascinated with tadekalt for the longest time. Now that we are building a resort, I want to inculcate tadelakt or this technique of lime plaster. But there aren't budget resources in the part of India we're building in. What course did you take? I'm confused about the type of materials it needs and whether they'll be available locally. Biggest question though, CAN WE APPLY TADELAKT ON FLYASH BLOCK WALLS? I've had mixed answers to this from the limited tadelakt-experienced people I have talked to. Some say the flyash blocks are prone to cracks as well as tadelakt. So their combination may result in early cracks. Some say that the surface isn't suitable/coarse enough for the natural plaster to adhere to. I'm sorry for the questions. Any insight will help
Then again we like to play in the dirt when we are kids, and we are just trying to study these skills, and even animals know how to build houses out of dirt. Not to take away from the compliment but rather to make sure someone doesn't think they can't do it too. that's all.
Wow what a beautiful craft using all natural materials to achieve a very desirable finish, and I particularly appreciate the camera work, so well thought through and immersive. The Nito Project do not produce a large amount of content, but what they put out is always very professionally produced. Well done again.
This is definitely my favorite UA-cam channel! I can’t get enough of your videos, these are awesome! This is the kind of information that I want. Would love to see a video tour of the whole place out there in Canelo, past projects and all of your moms art too! Such talent! Thank you!!! Happy Solstice!
Look for a package from me soon. 😍. With a surprise you can use. Love what you are doing!! I Remember fondly the little boy who showed me the hills there.
Such a clam feeling I get from the sounds of the mixing and spreading of the material on the board. Those earth colors are warm and soft. You seem to be of the same element. Clam,warm, soft.
Your videos are wonderfull! Im a contractor and finished number of venetian plaster projects and this video answered some questions I had about qadad, tadelakt ! Thank You!
I've been fascinated with tadelakt and lime for the longest time ever. Now that we're building a resort, I'm eager to inculcate this or tadelakt in our project. Have you tried exactly this technique? Any tips on tadelakt or lime plaster? We're building on the mountains where it snows as well. Biggest question though, CAN WE APPLY TADELAKT ON FLYASH BLOCK WALLS? I've had mixed answers to this from the limited tadelakt-experienced people I have talked to. Some say the flyash blocks are prone to cracks as well as tadelakt. So their combination may result in early cracks. Some say that the surface isn't suitable/coarse enough for the natural plaster to adhere to. I'm sorry for the questions. Any insight will help
Great Video. Been in the building trade for almost 50 years & I don't recall seeing a hand hawk like that. I've always loved working with lime, so I'll give this a try. I'd advise anyone who's not a plasterer though to consider eye protection, lime is something you really don't want in your eye.
I've been fascinated by lime plasters for the longest time ever. I want to inculcate this plaster or a tadelakt plaster in our resort in India. Since you're experienced with lime, I can't help but ask- can we apply tadelakt or this lime plaster on flyash block walls? I've had mixed answers to this from the limited tadelakt-experienced people I have talked to. Some say the flyash blocks are prone to cracks as well as tadelakt. So their combination may result in early cracks. Some say that the surface isn't suitable/coarse enough for the natural plaster to adhere to. Any insight will help
You're making the word flat. What the hell you're great at what you do. Thank you for letting me see your process. I appreciate this. Have a beautiful Tuesday and I'm completely hooked. Your work is absolutely hypnotic. I'll be back again to watch your more. I cannot wait. Be well.
vivinpan Hi, I'm his younger brother. We both do. I'm the one operating the camera, but we're always brainstorming the shots together. We're both extremely interested in videography :)
@@KalinSteen You guys make me proud to be a human. Stay and inspire the rest of us to toss some love into the mix no matter what we do. Btw, the video drew me in so close and personal, that my brain was screaming, "You too can do this!". Thanks guys.
Never seen anyone plaster with such grace. Ive made a cob dragon surrounding a fire pit & have just lime plastered it, now want to Tadalakt it so its waterproof as I live in a rainforest in far north Australia. You appear to love your work like your working to music! Thanx for posting
Just beautiful,the level of artistry is amazing,ancient building traditions from a beloved country Mexico ! But this is done all over the world adobe houses are amazingly cooled by its own natural materials ,loved the video natures poetry !
Just make a online course, the same style just more details and tips! Everyone will buy to learn and support your art! I will be one of them! Thanks for the lessons.
So pretty, I'm crying! There is no doubt you guys are the best with natural plastering techniques on UA-cam, but the icing on the cake is that you shoot these videos so aesthetically, they could win full awards.
So impressive man! Have you written a book, or done instructional videos? I start construction on my earthbag home next month in Arizona and been doing research and watching your videos. I want to do line plaster coats like this on the interior with all natural pigments. Any resources, books, videos,websites you recommend. If I could give 2 thumbs up I would. Awesome work.
Wow! All this stuff coming to me at the incredibly right time, this amazing video, your comment ... What do you mean by natural pigments? You meant one can make pigments at home with fruits or veggies?
@@muhammadsaad8531 using mostly minerals and natural elements to color the clay, watch his videos and you will see what I mean. The same pigments used in artist's oil paints can be used in earthen plaster to change the colors.
@@bigphillyed Thanks for your guiding words Edmund. I think this field is very exciting, I'd like to study more on the bindings and fastnesses of such materials.
Wanting to build an Earthbag/hyperadobe myself. I want to do a wall project at my current home... I have an acre. The bags I found will set me back 3k... But I should have enough to do all the projects I have planned and maybe the house I want. Problem is plaster. over 100k sqft. Have you a suggestion on how to plaster courtyard walls with natural plaster and keep them healthy? I've seen great courtyard walls built of earthen materials (European and Latin American) and want to replicate them.
@@gadsden472 want to save $3000.00? Forget about those bags, and use rammed earth instead. Or use the "T-brick" method: velacreations.com/howto/adobe-walls/
WOW, this is the best how-to vid I've ever seen! What a movie-masterpiece honestly! I love how mesmerized I am watching you work to the music. I love the sound change from base coat to lime, in the bowl with water.... really thought out and artful. Thank you for your artistically-illuminated-skills shared here!!!
All the instructional tadelakt materials I found on youtube were of questionable quality, I simply cannot believe that you guys made a video on an alternate waterproofing method just before I gave up on it! And the work, final product, and the editing are just * *chef's kiss* *
Jim, ty for asking! I too have been wanting something like this! Now, I can add another item onto my to do list... lol, I need to find a larger bucket...
@@nitantamadhekar5225 were you able to successfully make the application? I've been fascinated with tadelakt and lime for the longest time ever. Now that we're building a resort, I'm eager to inculcate this or tadelakt in our project. How did yours turn out? Did you try exactly this technique? What lime and soap did you use? Biggest question though, CAN WE APPLY TADELAKT ON FLYASH BLOCK WALLS? I've had mixed answers to this from the limited tadelakt-experienced people I have talked to. Some say the flyash blocks are prone to cracks as well as tadelakt. So their combination may result in early cracks. Some say that the surface isn't suitable/coarse enough for the natural plaster to adhere to. Some say the permeability differs and will result in cracks. I'm sorry for the questions. Any insight will help
I am a plasterer renderer and masonry worker from liverpool. i often work with traditional lime. i have to say, i am very impressed with this piece of work. and the formula is so sinmple. i am oing to try it on my chimney breast as a feature wall. love the rust colour too. keep up the good work. sorry for grammar
I've been fascinated with tadelakt and lime for the longest time ever. Now that we're building a resort, I'm eager to inculcate this or tadelakt in our project. How did yours turn out? Did you try exactly this technique? Biggest question though, CAN WE APPLY TADELAKT ON FLYASH BLOCK WALLS? I've had mixed answers to this from the limited tadelakt-experienced people I have talked to. Some say the flyash blocks are prone to cracks as well as tadelakt. So their combination may result in early cracks. Some say that the surface isn't suitable/coarse enough for the natural plaster to adhere to. I'm sorry for the questions. Any insight will help
Agreed. I absolutely love the video, but have a feeling this technique doesn't really know what it wants to be. Is it moroccan Tadelakt ? Is is spanish ? What is it ?
So, elegant and creative - you managed to show us the basics of lime plaster and finishing in 8 minutes and make two works of art. A video and the plastered wall. 🙏🏽
As of my stumbling onto your planet during another insomnia session, all other how-to or how-it's-done videos have abruptly been rendered...annoyances? I can't begin to thank you for setting the bar into a new realm.
Absolutely the best tutorial I’ve seen , I’ve watched it many times. It’s not only the best plaster tutorial its by far the best on anything (i watch a lot of tutorials on many subjects).
OMG....How do you make it look so easy? I've lime plastered an entire mud hut, and it was hard work...dirty, messy guess work most of the time...with experimental recipes cobbled together from around the globe...still standing 2 years later though! Benito...you make it look like a finely crafted modern dance piece..Kudos! Thanks for sharing your recipes.
pity for me, I'm watching it 4 years too late. I am a very passionate lover and admirer of these indigenous methods of building a house. From the very bottom of my heart, I wish you get whatever you want in life and move ahead with all your aspirations to keep this creative fire burning. Love from Odisha, India bhai❤
Your description is perfect thank you so so much I've learn more in this video on trowel work than I have accumulated so far in my life I had a lightbulb moments and then read the commentary below and had an other. I'm going to watch this one a few more time thank you again!
Thanks for this video which combines information and inspiration. I have made many Venetian plaster surfaces (to be used in photo shoots--I'm a photographer) and now you make me want to try this method. And congrats to the film maker for such beautiful imagery and smart editing.
I had a go at this, it went okay but had to give up as it was drying inconsistently and cracking in places, so took it off. The soaping process is very hard to get right also, as in there is a very narrow window in which to apply the soap. It's *very* difficult to get right. He makes it look effortless, but it wrinkles, it cracks, can't really be sponged or "reset". What you're seeing in this video is the work of a master at his craft. You can cheat a bit with white cement, for the base made with 1:1 sand, lime and about 1:10 cement to sand/lime, that was beautiful to work with and too could pick up a gloss. The real problems came using the lime putty. My other problem was getting nice colours. Our lime here is beige and getting white sand or marble dust isn't really possible. I've used lime wash many times before and am familiar with hydrating quicklime and that comes out very white and was wondering if that would not be better for making a putty than commercial hydraulic lime? We also use linseed oil in the limewash here, I'm guessing for the same reason as the soap I guess: could it be used as an alternative to soap?
True artistry. A trade that is on the extinction list that for thousands of years was how most buildings and homes were enclosed. Thanks from an old school electrician who works his trade with an artists touch. The trades are an art if you do it the proper way .
Hi, I'm biocontructor here in Brasil, and was looking for some tadelakt information here on UA-cam and I met your work, a few days ago. I'm just want to show you my appreciation about your job. I'm simply in love with it, so inspiring and well done. I believe this is the best way to learn/teach, mixing information with entertainment and art! Thank you very very much for sharing knowledge so oppenly and with this awesome aesthetics. Today tried the dorodango experience lol Best luck on your paths!
As a parent I am obviously biased when it comes to the videos being produced by my sons Benito and Kalin (aka Panther) on their UA-cam channel “The Nito Project.” I love what they’re doing, have little criticism of their work. I decided to comment on this particular video because I think it brings a simplicity to a somewhat complicated subject - lime plaster. In this video Benito shows a super simplified process of putting on a single coat of lime and following it with a lime putty (no aggregate) - two colors. So what you get is a look that mimics what most people search for with tadelakt in a lot less time, you don’t need special stones. Questions you might have - do you need olive oil soap? As for sealing the plaster many soaps will work, for years in Mexico we used common bars of a yellow soap in combination with alum to seal walls from water. After all the black soap or olive oil soap is simply nothing more than a household soap. Pure olive oil is often used in Italy, ghee in India, the use of natural oils to seal plaster is something with a great deal of history behind it. For the moment, I think that’s enough.
These videos are the very best. I forward them all over - even to people who don't care about mud. In this case I have a specific question as to what exactly you mean by alum, as it has many different meanings as various aluminum salts. I am thinking you mean potassium aluminium sulfate, but if you could make that clear, it would be very helpful! Any chance the Nito Project is not too far from Guadalajara or Mexico City? Thank you again!
@@SpaceCrete I have only known it as alum whether buying it from a hardware store in Mexico "alumbre" or from a pharmacy for brushing teeth or antiseptic. We are based in Arizona with no current work scheduled in Mexico. Benito has a workshop at Rancho Mastatal in Costa Rica later in the spring.
@@canelochronicles Yes, alumbre is typically potassium alum - thank you!
How is alum used in sealing plaster??
I'm also be interested in any pointers you may have for making black soap. When I look it up, it says that it's olive oil soap. When I look that up, it says it's castile soap. When I loo *that* up, it says to use KOH instead of NaOH, but that doesn't jive with my understanding of the lime-soap chemistry. Thanks! (I adore these videos, btw)
@@boingochelsea I can't say why. But an apparently vapor-permeable and waterproof cladding that does not crack or burn - and looks beautiful - certainly has appeal.
I like this. No speaking, just music, some guiding text, and skillful workmanship.
Who are the 15 chumps that dislike this video? Pure craftsman capturing his techniques on video and sharing! What’s not to enjoy?
Becasue its not proper polished plaster, would cause damage in an old property and undercuts actual craftsmen.
@@corindoyle How would it cause damage? The application or ingredients? And what damage would occur?
@@acs5996 well you aren't supposed to seal lime plaster, it defeats the whole point of it. Use a nice simple lime wash.
@@mrcrumb4302Decorative lime plaster has been sealed with soap for thousands of years. It was done in Pompeii. In ancient Greece in Persia......
@@mrcrumb4302it’s not indoors though. It’s simply a decorative technique.
Perfect no talking ..no bragging... Great camera work...great notes throughout video... beautiful looking finish...I'm very familiar with European lime Venetian plasters..I've never seen this mix before...I am interested in trying ..thank you for focusing on the application and not yourself...
You show why painters and plasterers used to be considered artists. Now everyone thinks they can paint a house. Such beautiful work you produced. New subscriber.
me too, new subscriber ~ and I shared this video to fb
By today's standards a monkey could paint a house!!
How do I make the olive oil soap at home the one he mentions in the video?
Ikr, it’s so annoying.
@@ishowyouapple You can buy olive soap from Lancaster Lime Works. Mix with water according to instructions. Great company. It's not a huge container and it ships quickly
This is the most beautifully produced how-to video I have ever seen; a real work of art.
I've been in the plastering trade 40 years brother and just yesterday I ran into your vedio .
I've been a union member local 200 Los Angeles and currently working in the movie studios out of local 755 LA .
I'm very impressed with your workmanship and talent .
Michael Cruz 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Local 526/31 Pittsburgh
Michael Cruz Question, how much is top pay for some one in your trade as a union member?
Daniel Herrera most we can make would be $32.78(fireproof gunner foreman). Total package just under $50.00. It’s like $49.24 to be exact! How is Southern rates?
Sorry man thought you were the guy I had a thread with responding. That’s a a Pittsburgh rate, not sure what Cali is at.
Not only is the plastering job and finished result beautiful, but the way it was shot was equally artistic and expressive. Kudos all around!
How can you see the results.. on the video.. 🤣🤣🤣 everything looks good.. fool
@@mattkasicki301 Because I've actually been to Canelo and seen the result for myself. They do offer classes and a bed and breakfast... fool.
@@hendrsb33 fool.. made u sonny
Mumbai Me Kidar Kaha miltahay
Best lime plaster video on the web, hands down. Great job guys congrats!
ABSOLUTELY AND POSITIVELY BRILLIANT, MESMERIZING, BEAUTIFUL AND CALMING!!! It is an eternal, undeniable joy to watch a True Artist create breathtaking pieces of art with THOUSANDS of years old techniques that DO NOT require electricity, batteries, a computer or software! I could almost feel my blood pressure go down while watching this fantastic video! BRAVO!!
The cinematography here is fantastic. Really cool.
Speak for yourself
@@tienglongmy He is.
Perfect instructional video. No 5 min intro explaining what we are going to see. Just mad skills with simple written instructions.
dude, from the quality of the work to the production to giving instructions, just wow and thankyou
There is nothing better than to watch a skilled artisan. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You guys are so freaking awesome. We are doing several projects this summer and you taught me so much in such a short time. I've been a sculptor and oil painter for over 50 years and work with our local earths in the Pacific Northwest. These beautiful films you make capture the feel and depth of the surface more than anything else ever. Thanks beyond words.
This man is 0% unrealistic and 100% patient and skilled
Beautiful! You felt every bit of that application. The sign of a true Maestro! Love the two pigments marbled together.
So brilliant! Thank you for generously sharing recipes, processes for a beautiful wall treatment!
I love this film for it’s beauty and simplicity. I’ve just finished my second Tadelakt course, an Italian version but not as good as the Moroccan style, so it’s great to see what can be achieved using the rawest of materials and the gradual build up of layers to create a sublime finish.
I have been fascinated with tadekalt for the longest time. Now that we are building a resort, I want to inculcate tadelakt or this technique of lime plaster. But there aren't budget resources in the part of India we're building in.
What course did you take? I'm confused about the type of materials it needs and whether they'll be available locally.
Biggest question though, CAN WE APPLY TADELAKT ON FLYASH BLOCK WALLS? I've had mixed answers to this from the limited tadelakt-experienced people I have talked to. Some say the flyash blocks are prone to cracks as well as tadelakt. So their combination may result in early cracks. Some say that the surface isn't suitable/coarse enough for the natural plaster to adhere to.
I'm sorry for the questions. Any insight will help
Sensuous, emotive, a deep connection with the earth. The simplicity is the essence of the beautiful result. A Master applying his trade no less.
beautifully filmed that illustrates the art of natural building!
My soul has found peace. I could watch this all day. ALL DAY.
You know he's an artist when he makes it look so simple but it belies the hours and years of refinement to his craft. Inspiring
Then again we like to play in the dirt when we are kids, and we are just trying to study these skills, and even animals know how to build houses out of dirt. Not to take away from the compliment but rather to make sure someone doesn't think they can't do it too. that's all.
Wow what a beautiful craft using all natural materials to achieve a very desirable finish, and I particularly appreciate the camera work, so well thought through and immersive. The Nito Project do not produce a large amount of content, but what they put out is always very professionally produced. Well done again.
Clearly you’re an artist. Great work!
I myself am a plaster. This application is "Old school". Love it! Best plastering video I've seen in a while.
Sheesh. This is the video I didn’t know I needed in my life.
This young man has the heart of a true artist. Beautiful work.
This is definitely my favorite UA-cam channel! I can’t get enough of your videos, these are awesome! This is the kind of information that I want. Would love to see a video tour of the whole place out there in Canelo, past projects and all of your moms art too! Such talent! Thank you!!! Happy Solstice!
Thanks a lot, we've been talking about doing a video tour of the property I'll move it higher up on the list
I love how this is presented with the soft music. An artist in his own world of creativity.
Amazing videography! Your filming and editing team is out of this world!
I wish I could "like" this every time I watch it, which is more than a dozen times. Top notch workmanship and production. Amazing.
Look for a package from me soon. 😍. With a surprise you can use. Love what you are doing!! I Remember fondly the little boy who showed me the hills there.
Such a clam feeling I get from the sounds of the mixing and spreading of the material on the board. Those earth colors are warm and soft. You seem to be of the same element. Clam,warm, soft.
Pure artistry; both the videography and plaster work. Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your art and knowledge with the world
This video is a treat to watch. Your finished product brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for the detailed recipe!
Bloody Hell man, this is why UA-cam exists.
excellent videos friend I congratulate you. greetings from Mexico
Good
Your videos are wonderfull! Im a contractor and finished number of venetian plaster projects and this video answered some questions I had about qadad, tadelakt !
Thank You!
I've been fascinated with tadelakt and lime for the longest time ever. Now that we're building a resort, I'm eager to inculcate this or tadelakt in our project.
Have you tried exactly this technique? Any tips on tadelakt or lime plaster? We're building on the mountains where it snows as well.
Biggest question though, CAN WE APPLY TADELAKT ON FLYASH BLOCK WALLS? I've had mixed answers to this from the limited tadelakt-experienced people I have talked to. Some say the flyash blocks are prone to cracks as well as tadelakt. So their combination may result in early cracks. Some say that the surface isn't suitable/coarse enough for the natural plaster to adhere to.
I'm sorry for the questions. Any insight will help
Absolutely wonderful! Again. The art you're showing and the way you present it... awesome job!!! All your videos carry me away.
This starving American woman yearning for beauty, sensuality, and earth just got a lovely treat. Absolutely stunning.
Great Video. Been in the building trade for almost 50 years & I don't recall seeing a hand hawk like that. I've always loved working with lime, so I'll give this a try. I'd advise anyone who's not a plasterer though to consider eye protection, lime is something you really don't want in your eye.
I've been fascinated by lime plasters for the longest time ever. I want to inculcate this plaster or a tadelakt plaster in our resort in India.
Since you're experienced with lime, I can't help but ask- can we apply tadelakt or this lime plaster on flyash block walls? I've had mixed answers to this from the limited tadelakt-experienced people I have talked to. Some say the flyash blocks are prone to cracks as well as tadelakt. So their combination may result in early cracks. Some say that the surface isn't suitable/coarse enough for the natural plaster to adhere to.
Any insight will help
you are a masterful man , my friend keep up the amazing work it is beautiful.
You're making the word flat. What the hell you're great at what you do. Thank you for letting me see your process. I appreciate this. Have a beautiful Tuesday and I'm completely hooked. Your work is absolutely hypnotic. I'll be back again to watch your more. I cannot wait. Be well.
Who in the world does your videography??? Wow - mesmerized I am. Clearly, this is art!
vivinpan Hi, I'm his younger brother. We both do. I'm the one operating the camera, but we're always brainstorming the shots together. We're both extremely interested in videography :)
@@KalinSteen You guys make me proud to be a human. Stay and inspire the rest of us to toss some love into the mix no matter what we do. Btw, the video drew me in so close and personal, that my brain was screaming, "You too can do this!". Thanks guys.
Never seen anyone plaster with such grace. Ive made a cob dragon surrounding a fire pit & have just lime plastered it, now want to Tadalakt it so its waterproof as I live in a rainforest in far north Australia. You appear to love your work like your working to music! Thanx for posting
Such a beautiful video. Looks so awesome! ❤️👌🏽😊
That was mesmerizing. My son is a painting contractor who does some special finishes. I'm going to send this to him. I love this.
Another nice video you guys are producing and gotta love those Japanese Trowels
Just beautiful,the level of artistry is amazing,ancient building traditions from a beloved country Mexico ! But this is done all over the world adobe houses are amazingly cooled by its own natural materials ,loved the video natures poetry !
Just make a online course, the same style just more details and tips! Everyone will buy to learn and support your art! I will be one of them! Thanks for the lessons.
Luiz Guilherme I would purchase that! 💜
Me too
absolutely, I am so impressed
The art of building and the videomaking both truly are art. Thanks for sharing!
I've been looking for sustainable building UA-camrs.. you make the list.. thank you.. pleasant video..
Been back several times just to watch... it is soothing... and I know why! Great video!
Alhamdulillah ALLAH Loves Beauty. This man is an Artist Supreme! Great camera work and editing.
So pretty, I'm crying! There is no doubt you guys are the best with natural plastering techniques on UA-cam, but the icing on the cake is that you shoot these videos so aesthetically, they could win full awards.
So impressive man! Have you written a book, or done instructional videos? I start construction on my earthbag home next month in Arizona and been doing research and watching your videos. I want to do line plaster coats like this on the interior with all natural pigments. Any resources, books, videos,websites you recommend. If I could give 2 thumbs up I would. Awesome work.
Wow! All this stuff coming to me at the incredibly right time, this amazing video, your comment ...
What do you mean by natural pigments? You meant one can make pigments at home with fruits or veggies?
@@muhammadsaad8531 using mostly minerals and natural elements to color the clay, watch his videos and you will see what I mean. The same pigments used in artist's oil paints can be used in earthen plaster to change the colors.
@@bigphillyed Thanks for your guiding words Edmund. I think this field is very exciting, I'd like to study more on the bindings and fastnesses of such materials.
Wanting to build an Earthbag/hyperadobe myself.
I want to do a wall project at my current home... I have an acre. The bags I found will set me back 3k... But I should have enough to do all the projects I have planned and maybe the house I want.
Problem is plaster. over 100k sqft. Have you a suggestion on how to plaster courtyard walls with natural plaster and keep them healthy?
I've seen great courtyard walls built of earthen materials (European and Latin American) and want to replicate them.
@@gadsden472 want to save $3000.00? Forget about those bags, and use rammed earth instead.
Or use the "T-brick" method:
velacreations.com/howto/adobe-walls/
WOW, this is the best how-to vid I've ever seen! What a movie-masterpiece honestly! I love how mesmerized I am watching you work to the music. I love the sound change from base coat to lime, in the bowl with water.... really thought out and artful. Thank you for your artistically-illuminated-skills shared here!!!
Yeessss nito is back
All the instructional tadelakt materials I found on youtube were of questionable quality, I simply cannot believe that you guys made a video on an alternate waterproofing method just before I gave up on it! And the work, final product, and the editing are just * *chef's kiss* *
I'm brand new here and your editing is amazing.
Just got to love watching someone who knows what they're doing...just doing it!
Please stop misleading people with clickbait! This is not lime plaster, it is "art".
The production of these clips are beautiful. Highlights the talent eloquently. Bravo!
With the olive oil finish, is it still vapor permiable? In other words, would it be okay to use on a straw bale exterior?
Yeah should be good for strawbale exterior
@@TheNitoProject thank you
Jim, ty for asking! I too have been wanting something like this!
Now, I can add another item onto my to do list... lol, I need to find a larger bucket...
It’s so great to see a young guy taking pride in his work
Amazing, this is completely waterproof right, I can use it on my bathroom walls? Also were those 4 coats of soap and water
Yeah should be waterproof, and 4 coats might need more you just keep doing tell it starts to bead
@@TheNitoProject I am an architect and planning to use it on the bathroom walls,
@@TheNitoProject with grey pigments, so do u suggest to use two different shades of grey to get an uneven paint
Yeah you can modeled your grey with a darker gray
@@nitantamadhekar5225 were you able to successfully make the application?
I've been fascinated with tadelakt and lime for the longest time ever. Now that we're building a resort, I'm eager to inculcate this or tadelakt in our project.
How did yours turn out? Did you try exactly this technique? What lime and soap did you use?
Biggest question though, CAN WE APPLY TADELAKT ON FLYASH BLOCK WALLS? I've had mixed answers to this from the limited tadelakt-experienced people I have talked to. Some say the flyash blocks are prone to cracks as well as tadelakt. So their combination may result in early cracks. Some say that the surface isn't suitable/coarse enough for the natural plaster to adhere to. Some say the permeability differs and will result in cracks.
I'm sorry for the questions. Any insight will help
Wow! Thank you for sharing an example of your talent in this wonderful video.
The last coat or the putty coat is called venetian plaster, highlight it will gain more views
i love this. the work and the way you recorded it. it is a thing of beauty that only a tradesman could appreciate
I'm going to do this to my car. Oh, yes I am!
I am a plasterer renderer and masonry worker from liverpool. i often work with traditional lime. i have to say, i am very impressed with this piece of work. and the formula is so sinmple. i am oing to try it on my chimney breast as a feature wall. love the rust colour too. keep up the good work. sorry for grammar
I've been fascinated with tadelakt and lime for the longest time ever. Now that we're building a resort, I'm eager to inculcate this or tadelakt in our project.
How did yours turn out? Did you try exactly this technique?
Biggest question though, CAN WE APPLY TADELAKT ON FLYASH BLOCK WALLS? I've had mixed answers to this from the limited tadelakt-experienced people I have talked to. Some say the flyash blocks are prone to cracks as well as tadelakt. So their combination may result in early cracks. Some say that the surface isn't suitable/coarse enough for the natural plaster to adhere to.
I'm sorry for the questions. Any insight will help
Take it from a plasterer with 40 years experience, there is a big difference between doing a sample board and a whole home.
Agreed.
I absolutely love the video, but have a feeling this technique doesn't really know what it wants to be. Is it moroccan Tadelakt ? Is is spanish ? What is it ?
Come on dude, you know your coment is irrelevant being in the trade that long.
So, elegant and creative - you managed to show us the basics of lime plaster and finishing in 8 minutes and make two works of art. A video and the plastered wall. 🙏🏽
Wow, watching this again after several months and am still blown away and inspired. Wonderful!❤
As of my stumbling onto your planet during another insomnia session, all other how-to or how-it's-done videos have abruptly been rendered...annoyances? I can't begin to thank you for setting the bar into a new realm.
This is still one of my favourite UA-cam videos of all time. It just takes me away
Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces vidéos, voilà un vrai youtubeur avec un travail passionné et des images magnifiques.
Votre travail me laisse sans voix.
what a supremely beautiful experience- now all i want is the Black Soap. Most encouraging video I've seen on you tube., thankyou
Absolutely the best tutorial I’ve seen , I’ve watched it many times. It’s not only the best plaster tutorial its by far the best on anything (i watch a lot of tutorials on many subjects).
OMG....How do you make it look so easy? I've lime plastered an entire mud hut, and it was hard work...dirty, messy guess work most of the time...with experimental recipes cobbled together from around the globe...still standing 2 years later though! Benito...you make it look like a finely crafted modern dance piece..Kudos! Thanks for sharing your recipes.
pity for me, I'm watching it 4 years too late. I am a very passionate lover and admirer of these indigenous methods of building a house. From the very bottom of my heart, I wish you get whatever you want in life and move ahead with all your aspirations to keep this creative fire burning.
Love from Odisha, India bhai❤
Your description is perfect thank you so so much I've learn more in this video on trowel work than I have accumulated so far in my life I had a lightbulb moments and then read the commentary below and had an other. I'm going to watch this one a few more time thank you again!
Wow this is beautiful work! You're creating art. I can see the love, patience and connection you have with your work ❤
This is possibly the most beautiful I've ever seen... just wow!
Cant stop myself from commenting. Got to say a real artist! The worksmanship, and video transitions and editing are superb! Love it!
absolutely mouthwatering! Incredible filmography and skill. I will share with natural-building friends!
This is the best video ive ever seen for plaster. Great job. Truly an artisan.
My friend you are an artist and an exuberant professional. I am applying your teachings here on my farm. I live in Brazi!
Both the quality of your work and the quality of the video are excellent.
This is gold!! God bless you man! I was looking for a cheap but good Tadelakt alternative for so long.
Beautiful, and well done to instruct others who will need to build your incredible skillset. THANK YOU, I JUST ENJOY THE ELEGANCE THAT YOU HAVE .
This video was educating, visually pleasing and relaxing at the same time. It's true art. I can't state enough how much I love it!! Thanks!!
It's such a joy to watch you work my friend 😊
Thanks for this video which combines information and inspiration. I have made many Venetian plaster surfaces (to be used in photo shoots--I'm a photographer) and now you make me want to try this method. And congrats to the film maker for such beautiful imagery and smart editing.
Not just your skill is on point, even the video editing is amazing. Probably the best tradesman video I have ever seen on youtube. Big thanks!
Great work. craftsman, Artisans make world more beautiful. Finish is As beautiful as Sunrise
I had a go at this, it went okay but had to give up as it was drying inconsistently and cracking in places, so took it off. The soaping process is very hard to get right also, as in there is a very narrow window in which to apply the soap. It's *very* difficult to get right. He makes it look effortless, but it wrinkles, it cracks, can't really be sponged or "reset". What you're seeing in this video is the work of a master at his craft. You can cheat a bit with white cement,
for the base made with 1:1 sand, lime and about 1:10 cement to sand/lime, that was beautiful to work with and too could pick up a gloss. The real problems came using the lime putty.
My other problem was getting nice colours. Our lime here is beige and getting white sand or marble dust isn't really possible. I've used lime wash many times before and am familiar with hydrating quicklime and that comes out very white and was wondering if that would not be better for making a putty than commercial hydraulic lime? We also use linseed oil in the limewash here, I'm guessing for the same reason as the soap I guess: could it be used as an alternative to soap?
Simply beautiful. The 2 colors blend and play off each other so nicely.
True artistry. A trade that is on the extinction list that for thousands of years was how most buildings and homes were enclosed.
Thanks from an old school electrician who works his trade with an artists touch. The trades are an art if you do it the proper way .
You guys blow my mind every time I watch one of these videos. Your work is absolutely beautiful.
Hi, I'm biocontructor here in Brasil, and was looking for some tadelakt information here on UA-cam and I met your work, a few days ago.
I'm just want to show you my appreciation about your job. I'm simply in love with it, so inspiring and well done. I believe this is the best way to learn/teach, mixing information with entertainment and art!
Thank you very very much for sharing knowledge so oppenly and with this awesome aesthetics.
Today tried the dorodango experience lol
Best luck on your paths!