Oven Finish: Igloo  The Igloo The Igloo is a traditional Italian
and Mediterranean oven finish that follows the basics lines of
the oven dome and chimney -- thus the Igloo shape.  There are
number of ways to finished the Igloo shape, but we think this is
the best approach because of its excellent thermal
characteristics, the ability to shape the Igloo to the owners
preferences and because this widely used technique can be done
by both building professional and home owners.  The Technique We
will give you an overview of the technique, then a more complete
description of each step. Overall, you will wrap you oven in a
second insulating blanket, the cover the entire structure with a
light-weight insulating concrete. When that dries, you will form
wire mesh around the oven to the shape of the final Igloo, which
is then covered with 3/4" of stucco, and a final weather-proof
finish coat.  Additional Insulation Wrap the oven in a second
insulating blanket, as you did the first blanket. Then, make an
insulating concr