Cob: garden sculpture

[Scott Gregorie Howard]

I am also interested in this mixture, and also in the nuts and bolts of
how exactly to make lime plaster from hydrated lime.

I am looking to 'waterproof' some outdoor cob sculptures using a
combination of lime-sand plaster and linseed oil over the top.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!


Scott

On Wed, 11 Apr 2001, susie osler wrote:

> hi all,
>
> someone recently posted that they have made garden planters with lime,
> clay, sand and shredded newspaper that have stood up to water contact.  i
> am wondering if this lime mixture is safe for kids to handle (and sculpt
> larger garden ornaments) from.  also, what percentage of lime to clay to
> sand to paper,etc. would you recommend???
>
> thanks, and hope everyone has a great cobbing year!
>
> susie
>
>
>