Thanks Perry (and Spaceman too). The fireplace is cob with a small amount of straw which will burn out. I am forming it around some rabbit wire and will keep adding until it looks right.
For the chimney I will use an 8" stove pipe and cover it with cob. At the part where it goes through the roof I will have to insulate it with pumice.
I hope to have it done this weekend and then I will do another one in the other building.
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To: papercreters@yahoogroups.com
From: perryway@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:22:37 -0700
Subject: Re: [papercreters] Plaster anad kiva fireplace
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I tried doing some papercrete plaster today. I made some pulped newspaper and mixed it with clay soil, gypsum and a small amount of perlite. It's just an experimant to see how it works to even out the rough surface of the walls to get ready for finish plaster. It went on OK and looks good, better than the rough walls anyway. I tried using a hawk and a wooden float and managed to get the stuff on with much clumsiness but did better with just my hands. I think it's like so many things that require some practice. I'm open to suggestions and to hearing the experiences of others.
I've also managed to build a cute little kiva fireplace. It's not quite done yet but looks good so far. I'm trying to get the place ready for finish plaster before it gets cold.
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