Cob: a first project/ natural building symposium-Bath, NY

[sara fishkin]

hello everyone, i am a newcomer to this list, and a newcomer to the world of 
natural building. before i ask my question, i want to say that there is a 
natural building symposium in Bath, NY june 3-10. it sounds great, and if 
anyone wants details they should email: ketsie at aol.com.

okay heres my project: i would like to build a curved bench for my garden 
this summer. i want to build it out of cob, and i know what i want it to 
look like, but i am not sure what to use for the "foundation" or support to 
make it a strong bench so that anyone can sit on it and so that it could 
survive eastern PA seasons. i thouhg that this would be a good first project 
for me to get my hands into the mix and feel what the materials feel like, 
how they work, etc. but i have never ever done anything of the sort before! 
so, i am hoping to have some response with good advice, in general, and 
specifically about the support for the bench.

thanks!
-sara fishkin
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