{"product_id":"the-natural-plaster-book-earth-lime-and-gypsum-plasters-for-natural-homes","title":"The Natural Plaster Book: Earth, Lime, and Gypsum Plasters for Natural Homes","description":"For builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural plasters.\nFrom principles to practicalities, and with every stage of the process illustrated, The Natural Plasters Book details the entire process of plastering with earth, lime, and gypsum for a long-lasting and durable finish. Starting with an overview and history of the natural building movement, the book handles a wide variety of topics including earthen plaster versus cement stucco, tools and techniques of the trade, plaster recipes, and pigmenting plaster or painting walls with natural paints. First-time builders will appreciate tips on common mistakes (and how to avoid them) discussed at each stage of the plastering process. Special focus is paid to the importance of planning and designing for earthen plasters—before building begins.\nThe only comprehensive guide available on natural plasters, this book is written for the growing number of people who have decided to build their own natural homes as well as for professionals. Heavily illustrated with practical drawings and photographs, it also includes an extensive resource guide listing books, magazines, videos, builders, and suppliers.\nMarketing Plans:\n• Ads in Natural Home and Environmental Building \u0026amp; Design\n• National print review campaign to natural building, self-sufficiency, and environmental magazines, newsletters, websites.\nCedar Rose Guelberth has been working with natural home construction and plaster techniques for 25 years and is a nationally recognized natural building educator and consultant. Dan Chiras is the author of fifteen books including The Natural House: A Guide to Healthy, Energy-Efficient, Environmental Homes (ISBN: 1-890132578, Chelsea Green, 2000). Both authors live in Colorado.\nAlso Available\nThe Art of Natural Building: Design, Construction, Resources\nTP $26.95, 0-86571-433-9 • USA\nStraw Bale Building: How to Plan, Design, and Build with Straw\n\nTP $24.95, 0-86571-403-7 • USA\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0865714495\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0865714495.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Cedar Rose Guelberth|Dan Chiras\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41612822478906,"sku":"DBV.0865714495.G","price":38.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0865714495-0.jpg?v=1787715862","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-natural-plaster-book-earth-lime-and-gypsum-plasters-for-natural-homes","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}