Wonderfully filmed and presented. I’ve seen MANY videos and none have come close to explaining so well how to apply plaster. The video flowed well, the angles were very helpful, and I understand everything. Well done, and thank you!
I love the sounds of this video! I was a painter/sheetrock finisher for about 20 years and always loved the sound of troweling mud, but trowels sounds for straw plaster is much better! :)
The filmmaking is so incredible! You are great storytellers! Use if sound is incredibly instructional and adds to the excitement of the viewing. Thank you!
@@TheNitoProject I found small rocks are ok. I have a big super hard brick of about 30 lbs I made. It is 10 to 12 inches X 14 or 15 inches X 4 inches thick. I just shoveled three or four shovels of soil on my Arizona mountain property and added some cut dried long mountain grass and water and small sand like rocks from the top of one of the Any mounds and it turned out super sticky. It would not fall off my hand upside down when trying to shake it off. Right away, I said, this is the kind of stuff I need to build my 20X 30 cabin to stay warm in.. I think I would like to do a combination of Adobe bricks, Strawbale and Cob. Make roof real strong and put metal on roof with wood box frames on top of metal, then add Strawbales and another layer of sheet metal. I am not sure how it goes on the roof. I need to Google the video I partially seen.. want to make a super Cheep mountain retreat for anytime during the spring, summer, fall, winter as well.. Something that a couple people can build in a short time from May to October. Add windows, two doors and 8 feet of porch & awning all around cabin. Part of porch can be a screened in porch to stay away from summer mosquitos and June bugs while pickin banjo and sipping iced sweet tea. 😊😊
I come from a real mud plaster user community, my original old house was all mud plaster. Clay is ok. We use finer sand which is almost silty, and no straws at this stage. The fine straw comes from cow dung, maybe around 1/4 is cowdung in the mix. The finish is like cement. And then lime wash.
You’d laugh at my cob! But it’s been up for two years now no problems- no tools just Ramona’s feet! I found red clay, so later on I will do second coat- mine is crooked uneven, no straw. Wild grass, very primitive
Aha, this looks very similar to some Japanese plaster techniques I've seen, very cool. Straw instead of seaweed for glue, but otherwise looks like Japanese plaster. I like it!
Do you know of anyone who could build a house made of cob and clay in Aguascalientes, Ags., México? I want to do something like this but dunno where to find an architect or company that actually gets this eco-hoses. BTW thanks for the amazing videos, I really appreciate it they are very inspirational.
Marshall town my favourite trowel, they feel good in your hand. I used to use tyzac trowels I troweled for 15 yrs but after having cancer I don’t do it anymore it’s too physical
this video is so beautiful and informative!! im so happy i found you! question... is this an alternative for lime plaster ? or does this need to go below lime plaster?
estoy por contruir mi casa en la granja. tus videos me fueron de extrema utilidad!! noe visto que alguien publique contenido respecto al tema y trabaje con la prolijidad que lo haces tu
in Bali we have a lot of straw from the rice harvest and there are good clay soils here also, but I am wondering if clay plaster walls can be used in a tropical environment? I watched the video on japanese style polished clay walls and wondering if using linseed oil with a straw clay plaster will withstand the high humidity...or maybe just for interior wall finishing??? just a interesting sidebar, my old farm house in North Carolina had a sand finish plaster with what appears to be horse hair or perhaps pig bristle as North Carolina has always been a large pig producer
I don't think clay will hold up well externally in a tropical climate unless you paint over it and maintain that. Rammed earth would work. Internal walls away from water would be ok.
I think I have said many times how amazing you guys are. I have a question? My plaster that looks similar to the above dusts a little to the touch. What could be the reason? I will probably linseed oil it at the end to stop dusting but still I wander why it dusts as is as you say above that it should be dust free. Thank you for your time.
Hola, te felicito por los videos estan muy bien editados. Hice plaster de interiores y pintura (de manera profesional) desde hace un tiempo ya (new zealand, australia, alemania) ahora estoy arreglando un poco una parte de nuestra casa siguiendo esta receta que nos diste. mi pregunta es si utilizas el oil de clay al final? como para sellar. Gracias nuevamente y sigue haciendo videos, son de mucha ayuda para nosotros que estamos empezando
Up till now, in Algeria, some people build their home, in villages, and mountains using this way.it gives you freshness in summer , and the warmth of the clay in winter , and deeply you feel, mysteriously calm.
How does this plaster avoid absorption of moisture thus weaken? Or the opposite, how does it avoid chipping and flaking in extreme dryness? Why not add a little bit of Lime or Gypsum?
looks amazing!!! I guess the clay u dig contains a lots of sand as u mix 1-1 clay/sand + 0.5 straw ...am I right ? In our country the clay is very "fat" so we have to leave it in the water for several hours and then we mix it 1-3 or 1-4 even!
I'm not an expert by any means, so feel free to correct me, but I believe cracking means either 1) you need more sand in the mixture, or 2) it dried out too quickly, in which case maybe make sure you wet the surface you're putting it on, do it on a cooler/more humid day, or use a shade awning over the worksite. Those are my best guesses, after watching about a million earthen building videos.
How important is the sand in the mixture? You've explained that the straw is used to prevent cracking as it dries, but what about the sand? Does it act as an aggregate to add strength? Does it help control clay shrinkage?
You're exactly right. The straw provides tensile strength; the sand compressive strength. The type of sand used should be sharp - essentially composed of different particle sizes. This just helps everything (clay, straw and sand) bind and bond, better, together.
Name, not that I now of, they seem to be getting more common and are at most bigger hardware stores sell them, yeah they do a better job usually mixing most stuff, only downside usually is that they can be aggressive on the bucket corners.
Wonderfully filmed and presented. I’ve seen MANY videos and none have come close to explaining so well how to apply plaster. The video flowed well, the angles were very helpful, and I understand everything. Well done, and thank you!
I love the sounds of this video! I was a painter/sheetrock finisher for about 20 years and always loved the sound of troweling mud, but trowels sounds for straw plaster is much better! :)
Great work to get this out in a professional format, this is what the Ecological building movement needs. Beautiful work guys.
SO non-toxic! No outgassing - ever. And no toxic fumes, if there were a fire. Biodegradable to the point where you could compost your walls.
Beautifully done guys...very artistically shot. Truly expresses the nature of the materials and the craft inherent in the process.
I am honored you think so, very nice words thanks Himat.
The filmmaking is so incredible! You are great storytellers! Use if sound is incredibly instructional and adds to the excitement of the viewing. Thank you!
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@@TheNitoProject I found small rocks are ok.
I have a big super hard brick of about 30 lbs I made.
It is 10 to 12 inches X 14 or 15 inches X 4 inches thick.
I just shoveled three or four shovels of soil on my Arizona mountain property and added some cut dried long mountain grass and water and small sand like rocks from the top of one of the Any mounds and it turned out super sticky. It would not fall off my hand upside down when trying to shake it off.
Right away, I said, this is the kind of stuff I need to build my
20X 30 cabin to stay warm in..
I think I would like to do a combination of Adobe bricks, Strawbale and Cob.
Make roof real strong and put metal on roof with wood box frames on top of metal, then add Strawbales and another layer of sheet metal. I am not sure how it goes on the roof. I need to Google the video I partially seen.. want to make a super Cheep mountain retreat for anytime during the spring, summer, fall, winter as well..
Something that a couple people can build in a short time from May to October.
Add windows, two doors and 8 feet of porch & awning all around cabin.
Part of porch can be a screened in porch to stay away from summer mosquitos and June bugs while pickin banjo and sipping iced sweet tea. 😊😊
Dude, I never, NEVER, turn on notifications on the channels I am subscribed to, but I just did for this channel. Can't wait for more videos.
Clay wine three months before work. Your work is great
I come from a real mud plaster user community, my original old house was all mud plaster. Clay is ok. We use finer sand which is almost silty, and no straws at this stage. The fine straw comes from cow dung, maybe around 1/4 is cowdung in the mix. The finish is like cement. And then lime wash.
I thought lime is toxic
@@ozziegreen4850It is, but it should be fine if you're wearing gloves (I think)
Lime is Caustic and dangerous but not toxic.
Is the "lime wash" to harden it and shield it from moisture, or to give it a decorative sheen to its surface
@@ozziegreen4850No, it is caustic
That looks so good. I'd love that in my home. I'm going to try a section and see how it goes.
What a beautiful work with natural materials. I'm learning from you. Congratulations. Gratitude. Hugs from Brazil
The best video on clay plaster. I've been looking for this. Thanks
This is one of my favorite UA-cam channels!
the style of your videos is super soothing
Very inspirational! I'm gonna start playing in the mud more
I'm so much amazing with your hand skills... So much inspirational and motivational... Please do more videos 👍
Superb. You are a real life hero. Superman.
Please upload full house making video with clay.... you are awesome guys..... thank you
Hey Artistic Lab, stay tuned cause we have some very interesting stuff coming up. I think you're gonna like what we have in store :)
@@TheNitoProject We are waiting, your channel is amazing!
Amongst the shit of UA-cam, you can find gems, this is one of them.
Second Nito video I've seen. Just classy. I love your mom too!
I like how a lot of detail is shown on working it in.
You’d laugh at my cob! But it’s been up for two years now no problems- no tools just Ramona’s feet! I found red clay, so later on I will do second coat- mine is crooked uneven, no straw. Wild grass, very primitive
But you did it. Starting is the key I think.
And I bet, beautiful! And built with your own two hands...we...feet.lol
Lovely work, But i would like to also see how the base coat is done.....before the finishing or second coat.
Great presentation! You made the process look so easy. You must be a professional. It was very satisfying to watch you do such great work.
What a beautiful look..
Tremendous potential for so many applications.
Thank you.
I can smell the dirt! Beautiful film!
Thank you Uncle Greg
Thanks for the idea and it was a thorough work.
Wonderful tutorials guys. I’ve learned so much from your videos and finished a couple of walls of my own. Keep up the videos!
All your videos are excellent informative and calming
Hi. Thanks much for this. Mind posting an update (aft 6yrs) of the plastered wall, please? Would greatly appreciate it.
Amazing videos! Thanks again for all you post... probably some of the best Earthen/natural material videos online.
This has enlightened me and motivated me , thank you 🙏🏼
That smoothed out just like cement..nice
wow! its awesome. Hope it covers all in other videos :)
Mixing in the straw...way cool!
Truly beautiful and skilled artistry.
Loved it. Thank you so much. It was so easy to understand
you have made a beautiful job of the clay plaster! I love it, its so simple, thank you
this is absolutely incredible. congratulations
this is some serious ASMR!
Aha, this looks very similar to some Japanese plaster techniques I've seen, very cool. Straw instead of seaweed for glue, but otherwise looks like Japanese plaster. I like it!
Awesome video. Easy instructions. Thanks for sharing.
Love your videos, and especially your work! Simple, informative, artistic, inspiring ...
i am impressed man! Well done. Thanks for sharing it wits us. one day i will use these videos to make my own clay house
Exposing the straw 24 hours later with a damp cloth...nice work!
Great job !!! love it 😘
absolutely amazing
VERY NICE VIDEO
My soil is about that color as well at 6800 feet 🐾🐾 on the mountain. Nice job, your hired to help me friend..LOL
Great stuff, your videos are super informative!
Not enough videos coming from this guy
Do you know of anyone who could build a house made of cob and clay in Aguascalientes, Ags., México? I want to do something like this but dunno where to find an architect or company that actually gets this eco-hoses. BTW thanks for the amazing videos, I really appreciate it they are very inspirational.
I always wondered how this was done! Very interesting video
Marshall town my favourite trowel, they feel good in your hand. I used to use tyzac trowels I troweled for 15 yrs but after having cancer I don’t do it anymore it’s too physical
This is the ASMR i like
Beyond impressed
Thank you so much! Awesome videos
We love cob homes of course we enjoyed your video
beautiful trowel handling
Amazing!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge & skills.
Nice video shoot too!
You done very very good
Stunning
this video is so beautiful and informative!! im so happy i found you! question... is this an alternative for lime plaster ? or does this need to go below lime plaster?
So cool to watch. ♥️
estoy por contruir mi casa en la granja. tus videos me fueron de extrema utilidad!! noe visto que alguien publique contenido respecto al tema y trabaje con la prolijidad que lo haces tu
I have binge watched this channel and now have run out of videos :( Notifications on!
LOL, now I don't fell bad there's at least one other person haha, was late to work, cause I had to finish one, haha
@@berealrelentless6237 Priorities! lol
Beautiful nature work how days will it be there?
Incredible. Thank you!
I prefer Lime plastering, but I like your plastering
in Bali we have a lot of straw from the rice harvest and there are good clay soils here also, but I am wondering if clay plaster walls can be used in a tropical environment? I watched the video on japanese style polished clay walls and wondering if using linseed oil with a straw clay plaster will withstand the high humidity...or maybe just for interior wall finishing??? just a interesting sidebar, my old farm house in North Carolina had a sand finish plaster with what appears to be horse hair or perhaps pig bristle as North Carolina has always been a large pig producer
I don't think clay will hold up well externally in a tropical climate unless you paint over it and maintain that. Rammed earth would work. Internal walls away from water would be ok.
I saw a house finished off with clay and sawdust mix very tidy
Great !!! More please.
I think I have said many times how amazing you guys are. I have a question? My plaster that looks similar to the above dusts a little to the touch. What could be the reason? I will probably linseed oil it at the end to stop dusting but still I wander why it dusts as is as you say above that it should be dust free. Thank you for your time.
Hola, te felicito por los videos estan muy bien editados. Hice plaster de interiores y pintura (de manera profesional) desde hace un tiempo ya (new zealand, australia, alemania) ahora estoy arreglando un poco una parte de nuestra casa siguiendo esta receta que nos diste. mi pregunta es si utilizas el oil de clay al final? como para sellar. Gracias nuevamente y sigue haciendo videos, son de mucha ayuda para nosotros que estamos empezando
Yeah apply any Oils or sealer over this finish, or that polished Clay can be applied.
Were are you located now?
Up till now, in Algeria, some people build their home, in villages, and mountains using this way.it gives you
freshness in summer , and the warmth of the clay in winter , and deeply you feel, mysteriously calm.
Beautiful❤❤
this is an asmr !!
How does this plaster avoid absorption of moisture thus weaken?
Or the opposite, how does it avoid chipping and flaking in extreme dryness? Why not add a little bit of Lime or Gypsum?
LOVE IT BROTHER 🙏❤
wonderfull job👍🏼
Your cob layer is nice and levelled. How do you achieve the levelness ?
Very nice
very nice!
Excellent.
looks amazing!!! I guess the clay u dig contains a lots of sand as u mix 1-1 clay/sand + 0.5 straw ...am I right ? In our country the clay is very "fat" so we have to leave it in the water for several hours and then we mix it 1-3 or 1-4 even!
Liked and subscribed! Beautiful job.
Gingerbread house with chocolate walls 😁🍫
Splendid!
Hey bro very nice very nice I like it your work I like in net nearby nature great work god bless you ✌😀🌹🌺💋💋🌼💮
i love it 👍🏼
Great job! How do you avoid cracks in the plaster? What is the secret? :)
I'm not an expert by any means, so feel free to correct me, but I believe cracking means either
1) you need more sand in the mixture, or
2) it dried out too quickly, in which case maybe make sure you wet the surface you're putting it on, do it on a cooler/more humid day, or use a shade awning over the worksite.
Those are my best guesses, after watching about a million earthen building videos.
Again. Amazing. What surface is best to do this over? Thanks!
wow very nice.. is the surface rain resistant?
Amazing!
Very nice video enjoyable
How important is the sand in the mixture? You've explained that the straw is used to prevent cracking as it dries, but what about the sand? Does it act as an aggregate to add strength? Does it help control clay shrinkage?
You're exactly right. The straw provides tensile strength; the sand compressive strength. The type of sand used should be sharp - essentially composed of different particle sizes. This just helps everything (clay, straw and sand) bind and bond, better, together.
Does this mixer tip seen at 2:40 has a special name? Because it looks like it is doing beter job than those common spiral ones, and I want it.
Name, not that I now of, they seem to be getting more common and are at most bigger hardware stores sell them, yeah they do a better job usually mixing most stuff, only downside usually is that they can be aggressive on the bucket corners.
Love this Bro 💪👊🔥💥💯👏🙏
I love this channel, please post more videos! xD
hello .
can we apply this on brick wall?
wonderful
Thank you
Thank you verryyyy match for thuis video work top