Preparing Clay for Plaster at Daruma EcoFarm

Two strategies to prepare clay for plaster
1. Dry and crush (or)
2. Soak to reconstitute
In the the example below, clay is soaked in water and worked to create a clay slip.

First break large chunks with a hoe to allow water to penetrate


Smaller chunks are easier to break up by foot


or dancing feet.


Playing like children


Swimming in the aquaculture pond to wash off