A Light Clay/Straw house in Crestone, CO. Timber framed and wrapped with the light clay straw. This was built in 1996 as a workshop and it was never finished or lived in, the walls have been totally exposed for over fourteen years and they are still looking great. Here is what the straw looks like with the clay coating, clay and water, in a milkshake consistency is poured over the the straw. This summer I went out to Salt Spring Island to help teach a Timber Framing workshop and to learn about Light Clay/ Straw. The workshops were put on by Robert Laporte, a pioneer for Light Clay/Straw in North America. Its a type of wall system that has been in use for thousands of years, in Europe and Japan, and has been described as second only to stone in terms of durability. The process involves taking straw or wood chips and coating them in a mix of clay and water, then the "light clay/straw" is packed into a form, similar to a concrete form with plywood on either side. These forms are then pulled away after the light clay/straw has had time to set up and you are left with a totally organic, insulated wall. Since everything is coated in clay it is virtually petrified from degrading. When the walls are finished with a clay finished plaster you are left with a durable, healthy and beautiful wall. In our case we wrapped the light clay/ straw around a timber frame which carried the roof load and the light clay/ straw wall insulated and acted as the barrier to the outside. This is the crew mixing up the light clay/straw mix. About five to six folks and you can really crank it out. Here's a finished light clay/straw house, still under construction, we visited while at the workshop.
At the heart of green building lies an age-old material that's making a remarkable comeback: Light Straw-Clay (LSC). With its roots tracing back to ancient times, this material offers a delightful blend of tradition and modernity, and it's easy to see why it's become a beloved choice in eco homes.In essence, LSC predominantly consists of two primary ingredients: straw and clay. When combined in a 10:2 ratio—ten parts straw to two parts clay slip—this mixture harnesses the insulating properties o
IT MAY look like a house for hobbits with its straw roof and clay walls.
How to frame and insulate walls using light clay straw, a very simple natural building method.
Hands-on training is essential for acquiring building skills, but books are helpful too, especially in the planning stage.
“Hybrid” refers to the practice of combining multiple wall systems in the same building. There are many good reasons to do this; I’ll mention just a few. 1) For effective passive solar design, you need both thermal mass and good insulation in different parts of your home. The interior walls, the floor, and sometimes the […]
Hands-on training is essential for acquiring building skills, but books are helpful too, especially in the planning stage.
A unique,handmade little house made from air dry clay. This beautiful house can be used either as an arty decoration for your home or be offered as an one of a kind gift for any occasion. Made with love, this artfull piece can decorate and bring coziness to your place.It can also be used as a candle holder or a lamp! Custom orders are welcome so if you are intersted in any variations,feel free to contact me. As a result of being tottaly handmade no two pieces can ever be the same,I hope you appreciate and love the uniqueness of these pieces of art!
At the heart of green building lies an age-old material that's making a remarkable comeback: Light Straw-Clay (LSC). With its roots tracing back to ancient times, this material offers a delightful blend of tradition and modernity, and it's easy to see why it's become a beloved choice in eco homes.In essence, LSC predominantly consists of two primary ingredients: straw and clay. When combined in a 10:2 ratio—ten parts straw to two parts clay slip—this mixture harnesses the insulating properties o
Gary Zuker is the owner of this little hobbit house in Texas. In 1989 he built it by hand for about $25,000 and lots of labor. The home took three years to complete. He is
Delightful set of five rustic pastel shaded houses gracefully lined up in perfect harmony, exuding an enchanting charm that invites warmth and tranquility. In an artisan's dream come to life, a whimsical set of five houses stand in a meticulously crafted row, each one a masterpiece of intricate details and delightful charm, bringing a touch of enchantment and elegance to any space they adorn. All my houses are handmade and unique, made from white or black clay, bisque fired to 1080° C. Every set is one of a kind. Painted with ceramic or acrylic colors. Custom orders are warmly welcomed, allowing you to request a miniature version of your own or someone else's house as a special and personalized gift. Simply reach out to me and provide a photo of the desired house or building, and I will be delighted to assist you in bringing your vision to life. To ensure the safe delivery, each set is thoughtfully packaged in a durable gift box, guaranteeing its protection during transit to your chosen destination. For an opportunity to explore my artistic journey and stay connected, I invite you to follow me on Instagram: @vesnagusman. Thank you for visiting, and I appreciate your interest in my creations! Warm regards, Vesna Size: height approx 3" (8-9 cm) width approx 1.5-2" (3.5-5 cm)
This download includes a 5616 x 3744 px JPG photos misc stock photo featuring house, pattern, and texture.
Interested in learning more about light clay straw (or straw-clay, or ‘leichtlehm’) construction? My friend Jacob over at Red Earth Farms whipped up this handy guide to building with straw-clay....
I have become obsessed with little clay houses, having used them in my paintings for years I recently began to make them from clay. These are all handmade by me, painted in watercolour and varnished. Buy one for that sweet spot by the bed, or a little trio for the mantlepiece! Picture 1 is illustrative only, these are already sold. Pic 2 shows suggested grouping. Pics 3 and 4 show items available. **To select a specific little house please choose a 'style' below, the numbers for each little house are in the photos. Then add to basket as usual. Please note there is only one of each available** Note these are not watertight/waterproof. All measure approx 20 x 40mm, I can provide exact measurements if required.
Photo from friend Dieter Brendel Schwabach, Bavaria, Germany, 2011 This building method is more than 1000 years old. Beautiful 800 year old clay slip straw buildings adorn many central plazas in Germany.
How to frame and insulate walls using light clay straw, a very simple natural building method.
This beautiful home is a tiny sculpted cob house that looks out over the banks of a small stream.
So the blank shapes were left to set overnight under a piece of newspaper. It’s been more than 2 days since the last post, because that’s how long it’s taken me to finish carving …
Learn how to make a cute pottery house to use as a tea light candle holder or fairy house. Have some fun getting creative with clay in the comfort of your own home. Everything is provided for you to make at least two little houses. The technique will be demonstrated in real-time via an online video and then you can create away! Includes: Clay Kit: everything you need to get started and complete the project - 3kg clay, skewers, small paddle pop sticks, large paddle pop sticks, a paint brush, printed template, step-by-step printout.Instructional Workshop Video in real-timeAccess to a private Facebook groupFiring fees for 1st firing (bisque)Local Sunshine Coast delivery of Clay Kit (limited locations) Clay and Glaze Kit: everything listed above and: 6 x 15ml underglaze pots, colours: Buttercup, Turquoise, Dusty Pink, Tangerine, Snow White, Onyx Black, 3 x paint brushesApplication of clear glaze by Summer FrecklesFiring fees for 2nd firing (glaze) Doesn't Include: Collection of items after creatingReturn of items after bisque or glaze firingGlaze firing (unless purchased with a Glaze Kit)Delivery outside Sunshine Coast Delivery, Firing and Collection Details: Free delivery to locations within 25km of Summer Freckles Studio in Sippy Downs (Peregian to Maleny to Caloundra)Free pick up from Nambour, Sunshine Coast, QLD is also available.Postage is available for all other areas - cost will be calculated at checkout.Sunshine Coast Clay Kit deliveries are made every Thursday (so you can be prepared for a weekend of creating). Creations can be returned to Nambour, Sunshine Coast, QLD for firing. TIP: use the hamper or box your Clay Kit was delivered in to returned your creations for firing. Cost: $75 - Online Pottery Workshop with Standard Clay Kit - This includes tools, clay for two to three houses, instructional video and bisque firing. $120 - Online Pottery Workshop with Clay Kit and Glaze Set - Includes tools, clay for two to three houses, instructional video and bisque firing AND a Glaze set and glaze firing Add-ons: Additional Clay Click through and add to cart Add another 3kg, a half block (6kg) or a whole block (12kg) of clay for you to create to your hearts content.Free local Sunshine Coast delivery. Beginners Pottery Tool Set Click through and add to cart Includes: Sponge, pin tool, metal rib, wooden rib, wooden joining tool, large ribbon loop tool, double ended wire, modelling toolFree local Sunshine Coast delivery. T&C's Online workshops are intended for private use only and are not to be on-sold or broadcast publicly. Summer Freckles retains the copyright of all content: video, text and images. Only items made with clay purchased with a Summer Freckles Online Pottery Workshop are eligible for included firing fees. More Information Visit the Workshop FAQ to have all your questions answered. Gift Certificate Available: Giving this workshop as a gift? Purchase a Summer Freckles Gift Certificate and the giftee can use it to purchase this workshop. Contact Richelle from Summer Freckles for further information.
Kent at Tiny House Blog notes that "you can build your own cob house with little money, but with lots of time and enthusiasm." He shows us 24 year-old Ziggy's cob (a mixture of straw, clay, and sand similar to adobe) with a footprint of 360 square feet
A little row of four miniature houses surrounded by trees and clouds. Made using black clay and decorated with underglazes. The clouds are attached to the houses with wire. You will receive all of the houses and trees pictured. *(Stone block not included!) Approximate dimensions: Houses together: H 4.7cm, W 9cm D 1.8cm Height of tallest cloud 9cm. Trees 1-5cm. Handmade by me in my small home studio in Cornwall. All of my items are sent using Royal Mail second class signed post. If you have any questions please feel free to message me. You can also find me on Instagram @emmawallerceramics Thanks for looking!
Humans are creative creatures, and no other building medium is as creatively fluid as cob. We’ve experienced dozens of cob houses on this trip, and each one is as individual as the person (or…
Handmade Mini Ceramic Stoneware Tall Harbour Houses. ****Houses (E) & (G) are sold**** The houses are sold individually or add multiple houses to your basket to make your own set as they look great together. *** Please confirm the white letter in the bottom left corner, representing the house(s) you would like when purchasing by sending me a message on etsy *** Sizes: House A: 7.7cm (h) x 2.5cm (w) x 2.5cm (d) House B: 7cm (h) x 2.5cm (w) x 2.8cm (d) House C: 10cm (h) x 2.3cm (w) x 2.5cm (d) House D: 7.5cm (h) x 2.8cm (w) x 2.5cm (d) House E: 7.7cm (h) x 2.5cm (w) x 2.5cm (d) SOLD House F: 7.8cm (h) x 2.7cm (w) x 2.5cm (d) House G: 9.8cm (h) x 2.5cm (w) x 2.5cm (d)SOLD House H: 8cm(h) x 2.5cm (w) x 2.8cm (d) House I: 7.7cm (h) x 2.5cm (w) x 2.7cm (d) Please contact me if you would like additional photos. The houses are all different and unique and made using toasted stoneware clay. Inspired by our seaside holidays the colours and the beautiful villages perched in and around the harbour. They are slab built and glazed using Mineral blue & Almond milk stoneware glazes. They would be a great new house gift, a gift for a friend to show you are thinking of them. They look fab as a village set on a window sill or mantle piece and can happily go outside on a table, bird table or plant pot as a plant gift. Due to the fact that my mini houses are handmade, you may find slight imperfections in the form, glaze and texture from the handmade process. This is what makes each of them unique. Thanks Ceri x
This adorable fairy garden house is made of resin. It stands on a grassy rock base. The pink door is on hinges and can open. Two pink planters with pink and yellow flowers are on either side of the front. Open pink windows with blue shutters and brown window boxes are on the front and sides of this house. The house exterior resembles white stucco. The faux straw roof points to one side. A window and chimney adorn the roof. This house has an opening at the bottom and so a light source could be added. It is the perfect country house to use with some gnomes, a straw cart, a wishing well, stone path and some miniature animals. Look for those and other miniatures in our collection. Thanks for visiting us! - House with curved straw roof - Approximate size: 8.25"H x 5.5"W x 4.5"D - Made of resin - 1 piece - Hinged door opens: 2.75"H x 1.25"W
Here are tips for how to prepare a light clay straw wall to receive clay plaster. Let's look at how to make & install wood trim before any plaster goes up.
