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=== Applying Finish Coat === This third and final plaster coat is the one in which you want to achieve smooth lines that aesthetically flowing contours. To begin, I took scissors and cut any pieces of straw sticking out so they would be less than 1/2 inch long. Then came the water bath. The plaster thickness to go for here is between 1/8 to 1/4 inch, and straw should be no longer than 1 inch in this layer;<ref>'''Guelberth, Cedar Rose & Dan Chiras. The Natural Plaster Book: Earthen, Lime, and Gypsum Plasters for Natural Homes. Gabriola Island, BC, Canada: New Society Publishers, 2003.'''Of all the books I read through, only one did I find myself drawn back to over and again.... This book seemed to have, compared to others, the most agreed upon and middle-of-the-road recipes; I derived all my basic formulas from it and barely scratched the surface.</ref>requiring you to amend the plaster recipe to that effect. Be sure to cover all exposed straw with plaster. Do not key this coat as no more layers of plaster will go over it. Apply like you did the previous plaster coat, with a trowel working over, then up; however take extra care to ensure high beauty as you work to smooth out rough passages and level off the surface as best you can. Remember though, part of the beauty of earthen plaster is the non-uniform shape. Don't attempt straight lines or absolutely uniform surface depth; instead, aim to create pleasantly flowing wave-like lines and surfaces. A sponge and bucket of water can be used carefully to smooth down particularly troublesome rough spots and achieve the harmoniously flowing effect we're aiming for here.
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