Plaster
Brownstone Doors
Brownstone Doors specializes in expertly crafted reproduction of historic doors, entryways and storefronts. Our knowledge of New York City historic door details is unparalleled. We provide custom entry door solutions from conception to installation for historic and designer homes and commercial landmark properties.
Gebs, Chiselled Gypsum Plaster
The highest expression of the plasterer's art in the Islamic tradition is achieved with the humblest of tools.
Plaster Mouldings & Ornament
British Palladian design realized in traditional plasterwork for a Classical Christian academy in Richmond, VA.
Natural Building & Traditional Craft
An approach to building that can sustain us ecologically, enrich us culturally and create places we're happy to call home.
Introducing Scagliola
Scagliola is a venerable technique that has plaster posing as marble.
A Glossary of Fresco Painting Terms and Materials
Traditional Building's guide to common terms and materials associated with the historic fresco painting technique.
Buon Fresco Painting: Materials & Techniques
A look at the materials and historic techniques for creating Buon fresco--a painting executed on a freshly plastered wall.
Vintage Plaster Traditions - Terroir
Certain geologic, atmospheric and climactic conditions are needed for wine and for plaster.
Vintage Plaster Traditions – Varietals
Patrick and Angela Webb show that grapes and plaster have a lot in common.
From Dust We Come: A Look at Clay
Patrick Webb discusses the characteristics and many advantages of using clay as a binder for both interior and exterior construction.
The Benefits of Choosing Plaster Ornaments
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.
