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Building Cob Walls |
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We decided to dig a shallow pit to mix our cob. The pit is about a foot deep. We lined it with tarp to hold water to soak the dirt/clay. We set our 65 gallon water tank next to the pit. |
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Kristina mixing our first batch of cob in the pit. |
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Kristina kneads a cob loaf. |
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Knitting cob/straw into the lower coarse. |
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Placing loaf on a previous coarse of cob. |
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Our first batch of cob mix worked into stone foundation! |
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A "cobber's thumb" can be used to further work in cob into previous course. |
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A tarantula checks out our dirt pile. |
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Bill from New Jersey checks out our cob wall. |
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