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

[@ourselfreliantlife]

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[@elliemay7839]

She Sharted

[@jsholt123]

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

[@private15]

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

[@jaym.4611]

I like the fact that they alternate.

[@Uri18]

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.

[@YourAverageWitch]

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]

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]

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

[@gailbenjamin5137]

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]

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.

[@emariaenterprises]

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

[@UDarlin67]

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 😘💪🏻💪🏻🙏

[@richardbrooks3569]

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]

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

[@paulehney4581]

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

[@georgevelt7125]

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😃

[@CJLeTeff]

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

[@ex-engineer6657]

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

[@chefboyrdanbh]

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

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

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

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

from what a bit of dust lol

[@concretehousebuildinginph1488]

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.

[@moliere123456]

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.

[@duwomaiishgabrielle9498]

👍🏼👍🏽🌹 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!

[@carolynmoody9460]

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

[@richardsolomon8076]

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 👏 👍🏻

[@ROHDESONTHEROAD]

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

[@monaestewart4591]

Thanks Jess😊! I learned a lot.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@janpetersen750]

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

[@micahwatson9017]

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.

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

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!

[@argonpathart4938]

Great Lime tutorials! thank you Jess!

[@johnbornschein5525]

Great video Jess,I can't wait to see it on your dome

[@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639]

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!!!

[@president2]

Love you Jessica you are amazing!

[@thomaschandler4831]

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

[@gayle4804]

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

[@deborahmcsweeney1650]

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!

[@midnightrunner72]

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

[@criticalnurse-ready8705]

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

[@km33adv]

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

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Never fear Jess is there and she shall Git-R-Done!! Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Beat the rain is a good idea. Stay safe my friends.

[@LilmissJ111]

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.

[@Citystead]

Enjoy you guys sharing so much knowledge

[@Uri18]

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

[@J0K1S0ify]

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

[@chandrasutton4669]

Cool experiment!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@sonofzip]

This is the best video you have ever done!

[@alshirley3444]

Egg shells are great for the garden as well as dogs digestion.

[@whankerakerill6293]

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

[@johnweidemann3148]

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]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@phyllisstein1837]

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

[@davidschramm363]

Very informative Jessica. You really are amazing. I really enjoy watching you and Jim build your homestead.

[@cherylstraub5970]

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.

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@elainekaufman2264]

How interesting to hear and see the differences. Great tutorial

[@sdraven9954]

I really appreciate how you guys openly share information. Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos.

[@davec9244]

Mad scientist, mixing a little of this and some of that, and dog hair? Good job Jess, clear and precise information, and a smile too! Thank you, ALL stay safe

[@davidtom6120]

Love you both

[@ratlifffamilylawns8104]

I am amazed at what y'all have done out there . my dream life .

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Absolutely, brilliant use for dog hair

[@martybartfast1]

What progress Jess. A performer... as well as a home builder, maker Green Dreamer,,, all that.. and a good one too. Keep it up. m

[@ZE308AC]

The house is looking more beautiful everyday you guys and gals work on it. Knew is the best manager/inspector, and security guard dog.

[@BeardedSkunk]

I really love it when jess s narrating the episodes!

[@danielkearney8238]

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

[@user-ns8ld5sn7k]

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

[@johnjackson8561]

Love the thing reference Jim 🙂

[@toripunk7652]

Thx Jess, this video was super helpful for me.

[@emariaenterprises]

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

[@AB-C1]

Great video guys!! Liked you taking the lead on this one Jess! Great information and also great demo/tests etc very well explained for anyone new to it who wants to try something like this! Or who has an older cottage that may have been built using that. It's quite common on old cottages and some old country pubs, churches, generally old buildings that haven't been knocked down over the years etc in England.. Great Job! Cheers from London 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@craiglydon8322]

Great job Jess

[@bboice08]

What wonderful scientists you two are!!!! Rain is coming so time is of essence I get it BUT wow there must be like hundreds of possible materials out here!!!! Keep us posted as you race against the rain. Love the COB. What other materials could go over COB? I agree cement is too hard and rigid for an earth bag home. Great video Jess (Jim too) Jess question: have you ever spun yarn before? Take all of Crew's fur/hair and spin it into yarn creating rope or wall hangings or macramé to hang planters or whatever you want!!! Wal art or rugs!!! What do you think? See ya next video!!!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Jess has thought about making yarn out of Crew's fur.😁

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear how are you doing?

[@bboice08]

@@ourselfreliantlife Yay!!!!!

[@williamcantalamessa5231]

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

[@andrewwilson136]

The lime cycle is fascinating !

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Ohhh! Jess is getting really comfortable with that camera!!!! Love her intro!

[@joshuanicholsjr5327]

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

[@suzanneethier1450]

I just oike the lurning its so cool

[@jancarnes6868]

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.

[@debrakaszula9203]

Very informative on the lime plaster. I definitely shall reconsider my plaster application.

[@SI-GOD]

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.

[@johnolafson263]

I learned a few things on this video. Thanks

[@tlc1718]

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

[@MrSpotlucy]

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

[@TheEmbrio]

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 !!!

[@TheEmbrio]

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.

[@suewomack5528]

I love how much I learned in this week's video. Question, Crews hair wouldn't really be sustainable for all the player in the house so if you end up liking it more what will you do?

[@geminitwinstryanythinggtta6554]

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

[@mzimmerman1988]

thanks.

[@miacondia6586]

Very helpful to fellow dome builders, thank you

[@DesertDog8989]

Really appreciate this Jess.

[@maracohen5930]

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.

[@Susie_Spann]

Great information! Thank you for taking the time to film and explain this process in so much detail. I've been thinking about how to seal my Cobb later this summer when I finish my own little house. Now I have a video to use for reference. 😁

[@slamboy66]

Every time I vacuum, I get a new dog.

[@monoshock57]

Wonder what dog hair and dryer lint could make.

[@slamboy66]

@@monoshock57 Fire starter at camp.

[@monoshock57]

@@slamboy66 Good idea.

[@CarlJones14]

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

[@diydarkmatter]

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 .

[@OWK000]

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.

[@RichardSmith-um4js]

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

[@terryrobinson1416]

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

[@danielkearney8238]

Moving to Tombstone Az in May 2023...

[@rubymontano1599]

I was curious about cost and holy smokes! hydrated was 13 for 50 lbs compared to 50 for 50 lbs for the hydraulic ,definitely a serious decision as to which way to go. build is looking awesome😊

[@lewis2553]

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

[@jonokrecording]

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

[@rebeccamunoz4596]

That was really interesting thank you 🤗❤👍

[@brendanmitchell3545]

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

[@canuckyank82]

This stage is exciting!

[@arjanvogel6444]

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

[@jleftraru]

Saludos, los veo desde el sur de Chile.

[@fiberglassrb]

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?