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Title: For those who like to play in the mud
Post by: jwv on July 14, 2006, 09:54:01 AM

I've been looking for information about Tadelakt a Moroccan waterproof lime plaster for use in baths, showers etc and found these beautiful pictures. And these guys make it look soooo easy.

http://www.budwell.com/tadelakt.html

Judy

Title: Re: For those who like to play in the mud
Post by: Amanda_931 on July 14, 2006, 10:47:24 AM

Hmmm. I'd never heard of that before.

Mildly suprising, since "cob bathtubs" have been a goal for a lot of the cob people.

Doesn't look like he sells the materials, with or without training. There is training for people wanting to use the AAC--lightweight concrete.

Title: Re: For those who like to play in the mud
Post by: Sassy on July 14, 2006, 11:54:34 AM

Beautiful!

Title: Re: For those who like to play in the mud
Post by: Billy Bob on July 15, 2006, 08:51:47 AM

Neat stuff!

Here's a link to one outfit that sells the stuff.

http://www.tierrafino.nl/en/tadelakt.html

I'd like to study it more, but I think I'll have enough going with building the cottage first. [smiley=smiley.gif]

Title: Re: For those who like to play in the mud
Post by: glenn kangiser on July 15, 2006, 11:18:32 AM

Check out the rammed earth on Billy Bob's link also- not a lot of info but some good pictures of how it is done by them.

Title: Re: For those who like to play in the mud
Post by: benevolance on August 25, 2006, 02:04:35 AM

that limestone bath tub is the most beautiful tub I have ever seen...It is gorgeous...Everything made with that limestone clay is beautiful...

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