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-# Clay & earth plasters
+This topic is part of [[gt:buildings|Buildings & construction]].
+====== Clay & earth plasters ======
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-## What are clay plasters?
+===== What are clay plasters? =====
 Clay or earth plasters are blends of unfired clays mixed with fine sand to provide a natural, breathable finish for internal walls. They have been used all over the world for thousands of years, and still exist in lots of traditional vernacular buildings. Clay plasters were often used in old buildings in the UK as a base coat, with a top coat of [lime](/lime/lime), as clay is cheaper than lime.
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-Clay plasters add an extra dimension to living areas.
+_Clay plasters add an extra dimension to living areas._
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-Clay plasterers at work.
+_Clay plasterers at work._
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-## What are the benefits of clay plasters?
+===== What are the benefits of clay plasters? =====
 **Environmental benefits**
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-Demonstration of how to make and apply your own earth plaster.
+_Demonstration of how to make and apply your own earth plaster._
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-Making clay plaster from on-site clay.
+_Making clay plaster from on-site clay._
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-Clayworks pigmented top coat plaster with colour chart.
+_Clayworks pigmented top coat plaster with colour chart._
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-## What can I do?
+===== What can I do? =====
-Learn as much as you can first. See our [further info section](/clay/clay_plasters) for more details on application and maintenance of clay plasters.
+Learn as much as you can first. See our [further info section](https://www.lowimpact.org/categories/clay-earth-plasters/further-info) for more details on application and maintenance of clay plasters.
 You can buy base coat and top coat plasters, or you can have a go at making a base coat (bought plaster will be much finer, so it may be better to buy the top coat). First test whether you have clay. The field test is that clay is sticky and can be rolled into a sausage shape. See _Using Natural Finishes_ and other books for more detailed tests, plus lots more information on making and applying clay plasters.
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-Clay plasters can deal with humidity and add beauty to kitchens.
+_Clay plasters can deal with humidity and add beauty to kitchens._
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-Clays, pigments, tools & binder.
+_Clays, pigments, tools & binder._
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-## Further resources
+===== Forum =====
+This topic belongs to the section [[gt:buildings|Buildings & construction]]. You can ask questions or add information on the corresponding [Forum section](https://forum.growingthecommons.org/t/buildings).
+===== Further resources =====
+- [Tips & tutorials](https://www.lowimpact.org/categories/shelter/clay-earth-plasters/further-info/) - including preparation, application and recipes
+- [Clay plaster pros & cons, and where to use it](https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/clay-plaster)
+- [How to make earthen plaster](https://www.themudhome.com/earth-plaster.html)
+===== Related topics =====
+- [Low-impact building](buil:building)
+- [Natural paints](ntpa:natural_paints)
+- [Retrofitting & refurbishment](retf:retrofitting)
+- [Wattle & daub](watd:wattle_and_daub)
+- [Straw-bale building](strw:straw-bale_building)
+- [Cob building](cobb:cob_building)
+- [Lime](lime:lime)
+- [Earthen floors](eafl:earthen_floors)
-## Specialist(s)
+===== Specialist curators of this topic =====