Cob: Chinese/Japanese paper plaster

[Russell Theodore Holzinger]

The fire retardant and pest deturant is made from Borax a hydrated sodium borate, Na2B4O7·10H2O, an ore of boron, that is used as a cleaning compound.


-----Original Message-----
From: D.J. Henman
Sent: 2003-05-21 10:00 PM
To: coblist at deatech.com
Subject: Re: Cob: Chinese/Japanese paper plaster


The larger fibers would give you a different finish.   You might soak it 
overnight first before making a mix.   I recommend doing a small 1 to 2 
foot square test sample.   Some like a larger fiber look.

I don't know about the chemicals used for insulation though.   That must 
be checked as you mention.

Darel
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Brad Calvert wrote:

> How would cellulose insulation go mixed with lime?
>
>I imagine the fibres are larger than typical paper.
>
>What is the anti-fire stuff they mix with it?
>  
>