The Bathroom: Straw Bale Walls With Plaster

    Two different colors of gypsum plaster were used in this room. The colors were achieved by mixing dry, powered pigments (oxides, etc.) directly into the freshly mixed plaster before it was applied to the walls. The wall to the right is of wood-frame construction since it contains plumbing. A skim coat of plaster was applied directly to the sheetrock.
   The straw bale wall contains a "truth window" showing the straw bale and mud construction. This wall uses a cement stucco base coat since it is located in the splash zone of the shower. Care must be taken to protect the straw bale wall from moisture. The sink was made from a $10.00 stainless steel salad bowl that was outfitted with a drain. The towel bar is a discarded broom handle.