{"product_id":"essential-natural-plasters-a-guide-to-materials-recipes-and-use-paperback","title":"Essential Natural Plasters: A Guide to Materials, Recipes, and Use - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Henry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTina Therrien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate Beautiful, Durable Finishes with Natural Plasters That Last for Generations \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eSustainable Building Essentials \u003c\/em\u003eSeries, \u003cem\u003eEssential Natural Plasters \u003c\/em\u003eis the definitive hands-on guide to working with clay, lime, and gypsum plasters for healthy, high-performance interior and exterior finishes. Learn how to create breathable, low-impact surfaces that regulate moisture naturally and deliver timeless beauty. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy, High-Performance Finishes: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse breathable plaster systems that manage moisture, improve indoor air quality, and contribute to long-lasting buildings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials and Recipes That Work: \u003c\/strong\u003eSource site soils, sands, fibers, and binders, and learn proven recipes for clay, lime, gypsum, and specialty plasters. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior and Exterior Applications: \u003c\/strong\u003eApply plasters in dry and wet environments, including durable exterior finishes and specialty plasters such as tadelakt for bathrooms. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate Preparation Made Clear: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrepare surfaces ranging from straw bale and cob to lath and drywall for reliable adhesion and durability. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-Step Techniques: \u003c\/strong\u003eLearn how to set up a safe, efficient worksite and master mixing, testing, tinting, repairing, and applying plasters with confidence. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Recipes and Real-World Insight: \u003c\/strong\u003eAccess coveted plaster formulas and techniques from leading practitioners across North America and Europe. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated and deeply researched, this guide functions as both a practical how-to manual and a trusted reference for ongoing projects. It is ideal for owner-builders, natural builders, designers, and professionals seeking beautiful, durable, and low-impact finishes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Henry \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eTina Therrien\u003c\/strong\u003e, respected practitioners with decades of hands-on experience, \u003cem\u003eEssential Natural Plasters \u003c\/em\u003edistills hard-won knowledge, experimentation, and best practices into a clear, accessible resource. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003cem\u003eSustainable Building Essentials \u003c\/em\u003eSeries for highly illustrated, step-by-step guidance on natural materials, resilient construction methods, and high-performance building systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA veritable cookbook of natural plaster recipes and techniques for beautiful, durable finishes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNATURAL PLASTERS\u003c\/b\u003e made of clay, lime, and other materials mixed with sand are beautiful building finishes. Fun to work with, low-impact, and allowing infinite creativity, they are high performance and provide proven, centuries-long durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet until now there's been no resource that has pulled together the best North American plaster recipes and how-to into one place. \u003ci\u003eEssential Natural Plasters \u003c\/i\u003e cover it all: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourcing and selecting materials, including site-soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, lime, and gypsum plasters as well as fibers and amendment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior and exterior use and specialty plasters such as tadelakt for bathrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing substrates, from straw bales and cob to lath and Sheetrock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to set up a safe, efficient worksite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing, testing, tinting, repairing, and applying plasters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoveted recipes from leading plasterers in Ontario, Vermont, New Mexico, France, and New Zealand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated and deeply researched, \u003ci\u003eEssential Natural Plasters \u003c\/i\u003eis the must-have resource for owner-builders and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Henry\u003c\/b\u003e plastered his way across Ontario for a decade. His research, attention to detail, and mad-scientist plaster experiments have made him a noted expert and teacher in the field. Michael lives in Peterborough, Ontario, with his wife and two children. He shares his knowledge at thesustainablehome.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTina Therrien\u003c\/b\u003e started plastering in 1997 with Camel's Back Construction, Ontario's firs straw bale company. A founding member of the Ontario Natural Building Coalition, she is co-author of \u003ci\u003eMore Straw Bale Building\u003c\/i\u003e and operates Shelter By Hand, a timber framing company, in Low, Quebec, where she lives with her partner and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA veritable cookbook of natural plaster recipes and techniques for beautiful, durable finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATURAL PLASTERS\u003c\/strong\u003e made of clay, lime, and other materials mixed with sand are beautiful building finishes. 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His attention to detail and mad-scientist plaster experiments have made him a noted expert in the field and a sought-after workshop leader on plasters at the Endeavour Centre. Michael is co-author of \u003cem\u003eOntario's Old-Growth Forests, \u003c\/em\u003e and he lives in Peterborough, Ontario, with his wife and two children. He shares his plastering knowledge at thesustainablehome.net. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTina Therrien\u003c\/b\u003e started plastering in 1997 as part of Camel's Back Construction, the first straw bale building company in Ontario. One of the founding members of the Ontario Natural Building Coalition, Tina has made numerous contributions in the natural building world and has plastered in France and Haiti. Passionate about food, gardening, and chickens, Tina lives in a modest timber frame home with her spouse, daughter, their flock of chickens, and their slowly expanding gardens. She is co-author of \u003cem\u003eMore Straw Bale Building, \u003c\/em\u003e and she operates Shelter By Hand, a timber framing company, with her spouse. 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