[Cob] SOAKING- not slaking Lime

[Taylor Publishing-DirtCheapBuilder]

Patrick, first you are SOAKING the lime, slaking is done at the factory.

pour clean water into one or more tubs, I use Rubbermaid 32 gal totes 
with lids, easier to get to the bottom that way, rather than a 55 gal drum.

DO NOT leave the lime in the bag, wear a mask and gloves and pour the 
lime into the clean water, leaving at least 3" water over top ( if you 
don't the AIR will carbonate the exposed lime back into limestone) . You 
can fit 1-2    50# sacks of lime into a 32 gal tote.

it is putty within a few days, the longer the soaking the more buttery 
it is when you use it.

always wear gloves, alothough the lime putty feels so silky it is 
tempting to put your hands in it.  Any wet clothing from  lime water 
should be removed immediately or wet cloth gloves, as lime ( and cement) 
can burn some skin.  Always have a garden hose or pail of water right 
there in case of eye splashes...safety first. Have fun with the lime!

www.northcoast.com/~tms/render.html   has lime info on plasters


Ms. Charmaine  Taylor/ Taylor Publishing
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