So Glad to see Jess take a talking role. She's a natural teacher & inspiration 👍
@stevethomas5209
2 жыл бұрын
Chere Bono cant hold a candle to Jess she's a hottie. The Jim and Jess homestead show is far better than the Soney and Chere show ever was.
@tlc1718
2 жыл бұрын
Be a good teacher right
@thefakerscritic1397
2 жыл бұрын
She's not an inspiration to me. I am inspired by intelligence not stupidity. And the only thing I have learned from her, and him, is what NOT TO DO! With the information available to us in these times, it is pure insanity to not use that knowledge. She married a Lawn Gnome for Christ's sake.
@sean-or1nc
2 жыл бұрын
@@thefakerscritic1397 brochic your very mean with your words
@mcooper5929
2 жыл бұрын
@@thefakerscritic1397 Not very nice!!!!
@GHumpty1965
2 жыл бұрын
What the Eggshells do in the clay is called agglomerate. To collect or form into a mass or group. The more Calcium Carbonate you have (EggShells) the stronger your clay mixture will be. Pottery is often made with Calcium Carbonate to make it stronger and resist cracking. By mixing with Sand only you will see a reduction in your plasters strength most likely. Good news is you can find Calcium Carbonate every where, Mined as calcite, its known as Chalk, Baking Soda. You can buy 50 lbs bags of it if you shop around.
@GHumpty1965
2 жыл бұрын
@Tommie Jones there are 2 kinds of baking soda. It is made from calcium.
@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149
2 жыл бұрын
That was fabulous to hear such an informative video on plastering a cob building
@CJLeTeff
2 жыл бұрын
Ready to see more plaster applied to the house guys! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻
@bellaellis2813
2 жыл бұрын
Jess You are a natural speaker ... smart ..articulate ...and a great speaking voice !
@jeffcook8501
2 жыл бұрын
Good evening to my favorite Dirt Bag couple. I think this is one of my favorites from you guys. Thanks for sharing the progress on your beautiful home. Even the struggles of accomplishing the dream you have strived for. I agree whole heartily that the damage to your home is very minimal and the house isn't even done yet. The rocks in the white finish is going to look amazing. Looks like the lime plaster with a lime wash is going to work extremely well. Looking forward to seeing your finish house and all the great videos in-between
@thechooch
2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching the green dream project for about a week now because I no longer work and I wish I went to Arizona 15 years ago when I first started researching self sustainability and permaculture. I'm glad to see two people doing what I wish I left the rat rat race for. You two are an educated inspiration. Good luck and God bless
@brusselsprout5851
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great update. When I designed then remodeled my 1941 kitchen it was a family affair. We did all the work with our own hands, except the cabinet millwork. It was an exhilarating and very rewarding experience. From someone who respects the fine details of it all, watching your hands preparing and executing these intricately important steps in your design is beyond impressive. Sending forward much, much, much respect for you two.
@kurtcurtis2730
2 жыл бұрын
There’s a beauty in things being built with love and intent Versus commercial construction. But commercial construction tools are better ( hint hint Jim & spine)
@affordabledesertliving3487
2 жыл бұрын
So much patience involved in all of this. I am not sure I would have the patience to do all of that plaster work! Also I keep coming back to admire those beautiful shingles on the dome. It really makes the whole appearance of the structure stand out. Way to go folks!
@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793
2 жыл бұрын
If you follow the Indie projects, lime is the thing 👍
@ellentaylor4351
2 жыл бұрын
Brave girl dear Jess, I'm not for hights more so with nothing to hold onto. You go girl 🗣📢
@lowellhayes1440
2 жыл бұрын
How about crushed oyster shells. Used to buy in bulk at feed stores for chickens.
@fittekowner
2 жыл бұрын
Good work you two. Jess and Jim you are doing a great job of showing sustainable living. I have a papecrete shed that has been up for 20 yrs and is as strong as it ever was.
@jamesramey3549
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, I know Jess is more of an introvert but she is very smart!! She speaks when something is important to say!! I am calling your dome the 🍄 top right now!! Keep up the great work my friends!!
@thefakerscritic1397
2 жыл бұрын
Smart is as Smart does. Smart is how you use the knowledge. Not the possession of it... and I don't see it.
@tlc1718
2 жыл бұрын
Luv the way this is looking (: like its been there for years just fits .Good eye you 2 (;🙏🤟✌ Lol old eyes just eyes not me (;;
@davesanders9203
2 жыл бұрын
I think you two have come a long way in so many ways. Keep up the great content!
@wildcatoutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
There is this washcoat that we use in the boiler industry that looks just like that bit can be applied with a paintbrush and hardens right up.
@user-ic2ug8ys1z
2 жыл бұрын
😀🌱🐢 Just the recipe I needed. Thank you.
@ourselfreliantlife
2 жыл бұрын
Come for the recipe stay for the rest of the video.😉
@jeanhawken4482
2 жыл бұрын
The storms were wicked. The dome has held up pretty well.
@monaestewart3602
2 жыл бұрын
The Snow Cap is absolutely Beautiful❤️! I'm really taken by this. And I read some of the comments and I agree, Jess is a Natural Teacher. You guys are awesome😎.
@thefakerscritic1397
2 жыл бұрын
Teacher of what?
@monaestewart3602
2 жыл бұрын
@@thefakerscritic1397 *Astrophysics😳!* Love it when Jess teaches on the Stars and other Celestial bodies... Perfect! *Watch Their Videos Much?!* ...Wait! Sir, are you ok?
@tnhuckleberry01
2 жыл бұрын
Just a thought but how about crushed sea shells in place of the egg shells, there are different consistency's/grades of sea shell grinds. Here in the county I live in in Tennessee there is an ancient oyster shell bed from millions of years ago. It has been mined for lime plaster before in the past. Just an idea to maybe look into. Y'all are an Inspiration for many, keep up the great work.
@nafex3740
2 жыл бұрын
Great work 👍👍 Amazing 👍👍
@glenndent6626
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim & Jess, Most feed stores that have poultry supplies carry ground oyster shell as a supliment for domestic birds as a nutrient source for strengthening their eggs shells. I used to use it in our garden in the soil as a nutrient source for our Brussels sprouts. I'm wondering if you could use it in your plaster as an egg shell substitute. Just thinking. Good luck you all, Until next time
@kurtcurtis2730
2 жыл бұрын
Diners like Denny’s go through a ridiculous amount of eggs in a morning shift - like hundreds...
@leestimis9264
2 жыл бұрын
Yes great suggestion. Diatomaceous earth is the name for it. It is very expensive though. Probably worth it. You little thinker!!!
@glenndent6626
2 жыл бұрын
@@leestimis9264 Hi Lee, I was pretty sure that ground oyster shell is different than D.E. so I Googled it to be 100% sure before replying to your comment. As I suspected they are indeed two completely different things used for completely different purposes. Be well
@thefakerscritic1397
2 жыл бұрын
You are beating your head against the wall with your comment. They won't listen to thousands of years of knowledge, what makes you think they are going to listen to you. lol
@leestimis9264
2 жыл бұрын
@@thefakerscritic1397 what did I suggest?? I commented to the suggestion of Mr Kurt Curtis. He suggested oyster shells. Lol
@ETgranny1895
2 жыл бұрын
That's slot of dang work. OMG.
@andrewwilson136
2 жыл бұрын
My theory is some of the pyramid limestone was made with casted lime, but it is documented the lime plaster allowed the pyramids to last so long... Lime cycle is cool!
@CBsGreenhouseandGarden
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you got a good plan in the works. Fingers crossed it holds up better. Stay safe and have a great weekend!
@bellaellis2813
2 жыл бұрын
I love watching your channel ... you are both so nice ... kind ! I wish you the very best ! Take good care of each other !
@christopherfortney9982
2 жыл бұрын
13:16 Yes! Weather protection! Why is she with you?! lol jk you guys rock and I love your sincerity.
@rosaolbera8768
2 жыл бұрын
It's looking just wonderful keep the good work up young lady
@kevinh.w.crabbe8748
2 жыл бұрын
Hey there Jess you be careful up there little sister in Christ you both need to be careful I’m sure you both know that already though but seeing you up that hi when you doing that my heart goes into My throat for fear of you fine which I know you want for Jim near he will not let that happened may God keep on blessing you both throughout your life out there we love you both GOD BLESS NOW
@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim and Jess, your thumbnail is a great shot of jess showing her strength (art and the willingness to go up to the top of your structure). I think once you get the lime wash on all of the house it's gonna look great. In the Mediterranean you see a lot of buildings that have been plastered with a lime whitewash. I have never given it much thought but maybe you guys should have gone on a trip and talk to a few people about how they do it. I think most of the houses are made with rocks and every so many years they just add a new coat of lime wash.
@neillpretorius
2 жыл бұрын
Ola, Ive watched this build from day 1, I would love to see you guys get plaster on that home as quick as you can, having it slowly wash away all the hard work bit by bit would break my heart! YOU GOT THIS!!! :)
@RandomGreymane
2 жыл бұрын
/joke! “Quick! We need more dog hair for the lime plaster! We need to adopt another dog STAT!” /joke! Seriously though I love your videos and the work you do gives me some hope that my old ass could move my family out there and start fresh.
@sethtorbert3193
2 жыл бұрын
Swales and gabions are key - Geoff Lawton Permaculture design
@ourselfreliantlife
2 жыл бұрын
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@suzanneethier1450
2 жыл бұрын
so nice too see your homme its refreshing too see theferent thing
@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793
2 жыл бұрын
12:40 great transitions. I'm going to try some
@wilderjess
2 жыл бұрын
around the 3:30 mark, where the cob fell off in a sheet below the drain....I think the drain itself is pushing water to the sides creating runoff and really over saturating the area...maybe you can add something above the drain pipe to direct water away? Just a thought. you guys are killing it!!!! LOVE watching your story and thank you for sharing!🥰
@brucevogel2693
2 жыл бұрын
Really informative. Nice video with good over-view.
@christophermoon3717
2 жыл бұрын
You both are getting ripped! Looking good you two, might need to switch it to a fitness channel.
@floriebrown2089
2 жыл бұрын
A successful experiment👏👏👏👏
@ZonDog
2 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work guys!
@hogleg2
2 жыл бұрын
Y'all should invest in a 4" brush for the lime wash process.
@Blindhomesteader
2 жыл бұрын
Great info thanks for the recipe!
@JoeZyzyx
2 жыл бұрын
The top of any roof has the least exposure to rain. It's the lower part of a roof that gets the greatest exposure. For instance a simple gable roof may get only an inch of rain on it, but that rain flows down to lower roof. This means an inch of rain at the peak of roof, then flowing down one side of gable roof for perhaps 14' will have 168 inches of water flow across the last line of shingles. Sometimes in lower income areas, you then will see the bottom half of a gable roof with new shingles, to replace all the eroded ones, but the upper half of roof's shingles still used, since they've had much less water flow across them than the lower shingles. It's the poor persons way of keeping their roof functional at a lower cost.
@kenkiekens7746
2 жыл бұрын
make sure you always glue those pipes. don't leave any pipes just sitting to do later. Always glue. if you don't like it then cut it and put it at the correct angle and glue it again. never leave pipes loose. So always have extra pipe material
@oOAjjOo
2 жыл бұрын
I am going to buy land soon in cochise near mcneal. Super excited! You two and frugal off-grid are a huge inspiration! I'd love to chat with you two sometime. Also, I thought you used horse manure?
@maneuschwander6394
2 жыл бұрын
Can you use pulverized Oystershell - in place of the egg shells? Would be an idea?
@donnatrimble7439
2 жыл бұрын
Looks great guys.
@carolynmoody9460
2 жыл бұрын
Great job 👍 Blessings ❤️
@gayle4804
2 жыл бұрын
Great information for people that want to make a dome house or even a rock fence
@kb6lcw99
2 жыл бұрын
Wahoo
@albertdehn8381
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍😀
@cygnusrays
2 жыл бұрын
I use molasses to color my lime wash, with salt, it gives a more mellow warm tone than the stark white.
@marciagarcilaso1164
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys...good job
@volvoqueen9698
Ай бұрын
I just wish the top of the dome was a skylight, a bottle skylight would be glorious.
@rock-n-rollfoodie
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. 💙
@hombredeacero3131
2 жыл бұрын
Informative video great job
@jansimpson8918
2 жыл бұрын
What about the calcium and minerals that the eggshells supplied that will not be in sand? How do Lime and Calcium interact? I think you're really doing awesome with that dome work! Very impressive!!
@specialistcarmarketing
2 жыл бұрын
How are your two gorgeous dogs getting on with each other?
@jamescarpio2636
2 жыл бұрын
I think if you use a glove to apply it you get it done faster and also will attached better to the Rocks it looks good but after the rain the rocks do look more exposed
@beachlife9419
2 жыл бұрын
good tips 👍😁
@sierramantrvlnus
2 жыл бұрын
Yay!
@suzanneethier1450
2 жыл бұрын
ave a good one guys
@paulehney4581
2 жыл бұрын
I have got to wonder if applying a second coat of lime wash after a few months might be wise?
@TheUltimateAcres
2 жыл бұрын
#Keepupthegreatwork
@joseortiz5965
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@KeepItSimpleSurvival
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, Rock and Cement (Plaster) needs a protective coating....but, maybe you will think about that later...after you see the cement around the rocks....pull away...
@ourselfreliantlife
2 жыл бұрын
We didn't use cement
@KeepItSimpleSurvival
2 жыл бұрын
@@ourselfreliantlifeWhat is cement made of?
@smokingfoxx
2 жыл бұрын
Yippee..
@jansmit4628
2 жыл бұрын
Until the dome is completely covered with plaster and stones you can make some small changes to guide the water in a more controlled direction by: 1) Adding a edge to three sides of the working platforms so the water runs down on the edge which is away from the dome. 2) Cles the gap between the dome and your water capturing rim so most of the water will end up in you capture tod with the repaired pipe to it.
@kurtcurtis2730
2 жыл бұрын
Just get a big top umbrella from the circus for now. ☂️
@ruthdoyle9085
Жыл бұрын
Could you simply spray wood deck waterproofing on the cobb? (Bug sprayer)
@kougrawock
2 жыл бұрын
🌵
@suzannehartzenberg4944
2 жыл бұрын
Are you going to use the rocks to make some designs on the dome.
@MommaOG
2 жыл бұрын
Have you thought about adding a color product to the plaster like food color? Just wondering I don't even no if it work but wouldn't it be cool?
@MahimaMoksha
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Where'd you source your NHL from?
@robertadzeima5132
2 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@gavinrayne7922
Жыл бұрын
Would it be beneficial to apply the plaster everywhere?
@niknoks6387
2 жыл бұрын
What are the metal loops sticking out for? 😊🇬🇧
@georgevelt7125
2 жыл бұрын
9!
@perlygatekeeper
2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to purchase egg shells bulk, or is it cheaper at that stage to buy sand or crushed shells?
@PatricesProjects
2 жыл бұрын
With all of the work Jessica put into the peak, it's good to know that it's holding up. If I were to want to use this plaster, where would I go to get Crew hair 🤔
@mountainloversoff-grid155
2 жыл бұрын
A dog grooming shop.
@dodgerblue7381
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. It looks like you have gotten a lot of monsoons this year. What is the water level at in your Cistern? Another question, In the unlikely event that you get a lot of rain do you have somewhere for the excess to run off if your cistern and other water storage fills all of the way up?
@brandonlaird6876
2 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly, in the last video ("It caved in") they said *all* the water tanks were full after that 1.5" monsoon except for the one outside their work area by their camper. I remember seeing a bunch of overflow above the cistern. As for excess, they have a few infiltration basins for plants and such, following a natural elevation grade (2 videos before that "caved in" video). After that, it's simply natural land, letting it flow where it may. These 2 have definitely been water-minded, and are lucky to live in a state where rainwater harvesting is allowed. In that infiltration basin video they talk about it, where certain states prohibit it, or regulate it heavily.
@dodgerblue7381
2 жыл бұрын
@@brandonlaird6876 Thank You Brandon. I didn't hear them say that the Cistern was completely full. I believe the spillover comes from the two 2000 gallon tanks. 1" of rain on 1000 sq ft area I believe is 600 gallons. The last reading that I saw them give on the Cistern was 7" and they said the capacity was in excess of 14000 gallons. They have had considerable Monsoon activity this year but I believe the average for that area is 8-10" per year. If all of their containment was full, they would have to disconnect or divert the rain collection pipe or risk overflowing their cistern which could undermine their rock reinforcement around the top. 600 gallons of water dumping around their catchment surface would cause them some problems especially for their pup. Thanks again for the conversation.
@1MartinWaite
2 жыл бұрын
@@brandonlaird6876 they still have the in the ground cistern they made themselves I may be wrong but it think it holds somewhere around 20,000gallon and it’s hardly got anything in it yet although there two plastic tanks are now full and the water now overflows into the in-ground cisterns plus they have numerous ibc totes around collecting water from the smaller roofs and they will be nearly full now but on the whole they have the ability to collect a lot more water yet .
@honthirty_
2 жыл бұрын
Dodger Blue. Monsoon is a season like Summer or Winter. One monsoon per year.
@dodgerblue7381
2 жыл бұрын
@@honthirty_ I guess I can see that, can normally last 3-4 months or 2-3 weeks. Just stay away from the Haboobs though.
@brucejohnson1588
2 жыл бұрын
What are you going to do with the external wires
@dutchmiller704
2 жыл бұрын
How much water hav3 you captured during all this rain. Please tell us.
@kayashmore4296
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you have explained the loops of the barbed wire on the peek of the dome but I don't understand what it is there for. I do understand why you put it around the dome between each layer of bags.
@joshuatinkham3703
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if they plan to insulate with haybales still. But that's why they set them
@Nilafila76
2 жыл бұрын
Are you guys putting rocks the whole way down the dome?
@wrylock8811
2 жыл бұрын
What about adding Calcium to the Sand mix..That is what eggshells are, right?
@ourselfreliantlife
2 жыл бұрын
Yup! The eggshells are mostly calcium
@omegaroyal
2 жыл бұрын
How much of the dome will you be covering in the rock lime layer?
@ourselfreliantlife
2 жыл бұрын
The top
@josephwinger3158
3 ай бұрын
Does this affect your water?
@jasontoolan3816
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the learning elements. Makes my time worth spending, as I gain from your experience. Will you teach us about aerated static composting? How much easier it’s creation is compared to the old manual rotation methods.
@punjabseth260
2 жыл бұрын
👌🏻🌼
@saltyreesescup3104
2 жыл бұрын
Do You Drive A Wind Powered Prius...?
@larryjackson8675
2 жыл бұрын
Im worried about the bags being exposed to the sun and busting open the bag like what happened when you were building your dome. We have another month of monsoon
@gregmuhammad9339
2 жыл бұрын
What brand line plaster did use on the top of the Dome
@ourselfreliantlife
2 жыл бұрын
Look for Natural Hydraulic Lime
@trevormiller1366
2 жыл бұрын
Try whacking some rice flour in the mix.
@dougwalk8034
2 жыл бұрын
Try putting a thick layer of conventional stucco over the cob, sealed with paint, it will hold up in the heat !
@msbevking
2 жыл бұрын
The proof of the pudding is in the eating
@rockit62
2 жыл бұрын
Check out the cloud bird in the sky at 5:45. You are blessed! Again at 7:17!
@shanahtovah3247
2 жыл бұрын
EVERYBODY SEND JESS ALL YOUR EGGSHELLS! THEIR PO BOX IS IN THE " ABOUT" SECTION..JUS HIT THEIT ICON CIRCLE IN THEIR CHANNEL!!!!!!
@stewartc4558
2 жыл бұрын
doesn't the lime wash need multiple layers?
@lavonneschultz2362
2 жыл бұрын
ARE YOU PARKED FAR ENOUGH AWAY SAFE IN TRAILER IF DOME GOES DOWN IN STORM???
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