The highest expression of the plasterer's art in the Islamic tradition is achieved with the humblest of tools.

British Palladian design realized in traditional plasterwork for a Classical Christian academy in Richmond, VA.

An approach to building that can sustain us ecologically, enrich us culturally and create places we're happy to call home.

Scagliola is a venerable technique that has plaster posing as marble.

Traditional Building's guide to common terms and materials associated with the historic fresco painting technique.

A look at the materials and historic techniques for creating Buon fresco--a painting executed on a freshly plastered wall.

Certain geologic, atmospheric and climactic conditions are needed for wine and for plaster.

Patrick and Angela Webb show that grapes and plaster have a lot in common.

Patrick Webb discusses the characteristics and many advantages of using clay as a binder for both interior and exterior construction.

Why should you choose plaster ornaments over modern-day alternatives? Plaster can be molded and sculpted on the job site to visually eliminate joints, seams, cracks and other defects, creating a nearly flawless look.