[Cob] Finish on a cob couch

[D.J. Henman]

Kim
They finished with a render of lime  or caesin and lime water=white 
wash.    A lime render would give the whitest finish.  It will continue 
to whiten as it dries.

Darel

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Kim West wrote:

>I've never used linseed oil before. Does it bleed onto, or stain, clothes or
>pillows any at all after it's dried? I'm really wanting to achieve the white
>look that is shown in some books and on some cob sites but have no idea what
>exactly they did to get it.
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>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Amanda Peck"
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>>Clay/sand?  Clay/sand/sawdust? Clay/sand/sawdust/lime putty?  The last of
>>those is what I'm chinking with (in approximately 3/7/3/1 ratio)--it comes
>>out pretty smooth as you trowel-finish it.  Seal with linseed oil (from
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>>local hardware store)?  Don't know how long it will take to dry before you
>>can safely put a rug or a mattress on it without getting mold everywhere.
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