[Aztlan] plaster

[David Hixson]

Sam, Mike and fellow Listeros,

I'm glad we are revisiting this topic.  There are many newly subscribed scholars on this list that might not know this is a regular topic on Aztlan.  Most recently, we discussed lime processing (aka "the slow burn") and geochemical properties.

Recent publications, including the dissertation by fellow listero Bradley Russell and his co-authored journal article on an experimental lime burn at Mayapan, were very informative.

I heartily encourage more discussion on this topic.  But for those who would like to see what has already been posted, please visit:

http://www.famsi.org/pipermail/aztlan/

...and then type in "plaster" or "stucco" or "slow burn" in the search window.

Bradley Russell's dissertation (including info about the newly discovered archaeological lime kilns, along with a host of info about postclassic Mayapan) is available for download here:

http://mayapanperiphery.net/

-Dave
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David R. Hixson
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