Plaster is a noun that refers to a powdery substance that turns into a paste when mixed with water. It is commonly used to cover and smoothen walls or ceilings, or to create casts for broken bones.
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I don't have any experience working
with plaster walls but you could certainly try using a product like liquid nails.
As a pastor's wife, I did my best to
plaster on my happy face.
Many artists through the years have assembled collections of
plaster casts to serve as inspirations or demonstrations of technique.
«we transfer (SP)», for instance, is a group of works
in plaster with the name of the online service for transferring digital files.
I live in a 1929 bungalow with
plaster walls, which make it difficult to hang heavy art and mirrors.
I began the process of
using plaster in my work years ago with a very personal piece, painted it around 1987.
White
plaster sculptures of the artist himself stood around the grounds like lawn ornaments.
His style evolved years later resulting in more solid pieces cast
from plaster and concrete.
Not because it was trendy to have
white plaster walls or subway tile, it's just always been a classic look for those homes.
This type of policy may cover the cost of rebuilding features of an older home, such
as plaster walls, with alternative materials more commonly used today.
Larger scale clay and
plaster works are definitely on the horizon.
The owners made the most of an unused doorway
by plaster boarding it shut to house the fridge - freezer within the empty space.
We both grew up with
plaster ceilings and I had a open concept dining / living room with a super large beam since the house was super modern.
Like plaster or cement, mushrooms can be cast into almost any shape.
Full of a quiet expression, these towering straw and
plaster figures set out to explore the nature of character.
In addition to these drawings, the exhibition includes a new installation comprising a monumental pile of
plaster molds.
In other words, I do
n't plaster signs all over the store directing people to the feeder section.
The antique
plaster relief provides a dramatic feature against the white wall.
We tried to hang hooks on the wall, but
old plaster walls made that difficult.
The compound employed finer construction materials and methods than most houses, including ample use of
lime plaster.
Everyday matter such as soap, cotton wool and toothpaste are explored alongside traditional art materials
including plaster, pigment and paint, expanding the limits of what sculpture can be.
She spoke with me about the creation of her large hollow
plaster pieces and about her interests as a sculptor.
You will learn how to do simple tasks like
pouring plaster into an impression a dentist has made of a patient's teeth.
In addition to her paintings, sculptures,
plaster forms with sphere - like footing, are dictated by gravity, conscious of their tipping point.
I particularly like white or neutral walls if the walls are wood or
plaster so they have some existing texture for interest.
The exhibition will feature nearly 50 marble, bronze, and
plaster objects all presented in a new context.
Large plaster sculptures embedded within the gallery walls extend the scope of the exhibition to fill the entire space.
The design of this sleek island unit works beautifully alongside the architectural features of this elegant kitchen diner, which include a large fireplace and
decorative plaster ceiling.
Here the
pink plaster rendered walls are given a cosy feel with an assortment of textured throws and blankets and a string of fairy lights.
Choose wallpaper with a brick design and get the latest look of bare bricks (shown here) without having to
remove plaster to achieve it.
On display are
new plaster forms that consider the human head as architecture; and a series of new embroidered tents.
However, with a protective
plaster jacket built around it, the bone was too heavy for a helicopter to retrieve it from the remote site and it had to be broken in half.
They were applying
clay plaster to the interior of the house and had all of the windows and doors closed to try to keep cool.
Made up of a series of three
plaster panels progressing in size, these works create an abstract visual language.
This new breakfast room has
ornate plaster ceilings and provides an attractive setting.
As far as hanging things on the walls, I must plan because they are the original horse
hair plaster walls.
There are, however, plenty of sleek, streamlined stone and
plaster designs on the market that would suit modern rooms just as well.
I am always careful to mix the water and
plaster VERY well first then add the paint immediately, no waiting.