Latest Horno Project
I built a new demonstration horno for my latest online “Horno Design and Construction” class. I videotaped the entire building process for this and future online horno classes. I decided to give this oven an insulated earthen floor instead of the usual fire brick. So far it seems to be working really well. As always, I used all natural materials from the local area. The final finish is an experimental mud plaster with wheat paste mixed in and lots of chopped straw. We just had a nice rain so it will be interesting to see how it held up. Earth ovens perform better with natural plasters but you have to be willing to touch up the plaster once a year. The tiles were purchased from Habitat for Humanity, Santa Fe and were inserted directly into the final mud plaster coat. My next online horno class begins in late June. See the NNMC Adobe Department website for the full summer schedule and more information about the class.
