{"product_id":"9781550923261","title":"The Natural Plaster Book: Earth, Lime, and Gypsum Plasters for Natural Homes","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom principles to practicalities, and with every stage of the process illustrated, \u003ci\u003eThe Natural Plasters Book\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarketing Plans:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Ads in \u003ci\u003eNatural Home\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEnvironmental Building\u0026amp;Design\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • National print review campaign to natural building, self-sufficiency, and environmental magazines, newsletters, websites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCedar Rose Guelberth\u003c\/b\u003e has been working with natural home construction and plaster techniques for 25 years and is a nationally recognized natural building educator and consultant. \u003cb\u003eDan Chiras\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of fifteen books including \u003ci\u003eThe Natural House: A Guide to Healthy, Energy-Efficient, Environmental Homes\u003c\/i\u003e (ISBN: 1-890132578, Chelsea Green, 2000). Both authors live in Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso Available\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Natural Building: Design, Construction, Resources\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e TP $26.95, 0-86571-433-9 • USA\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStraw Bale Building: How to Plan, Design, and Build with Straw\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTP $24.95, 0-86571-403-7 • USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137647100144,"sku":"9781550923261","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781550923261_p0.jpg?v=1769899286","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781550923261","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}