In a rammed earth wall there are layers that are made from each time a lift of material is compacted but there are also many ways to add artistic highlights to the surface of the wall. The following are just a few samples.

Artistic layering using rammed limestone with some red and black lava.

Rammed earth layers showing nicely on a pillar.

Some layers of various shades of green stones.

Rammed earth layers made with small lifts.

Gold and copper highlight layers.