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Art & Craft of Plastering
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Patrick Webb writes about interior plaster, with an emphasis on historical and decorative applications.

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Clay Time

It's Clay Time!

An Overview Of The Clay Material Used By Plaster Artisans.
Wc0620 clmn plastering p6 author patrick webb
Patrick Webb
November 6, 2020
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Clay is a simple word for a very complex material. 


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Spanish Natural Cement
Art&Craft of Plastering

Patrick Webb: Spanish Natural Cement

An inside look into the manufacturing processes behind lime plaster.
Wc0620 clmn plastering p6 author patrick webb
Patrick Webb
October 1, 2019
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I’ve been using natural cements and natural hydraulic limes in the traditional plastering craft for many years. However, I never had the opportunity to visit a quarry where the unique limestones used to produce them are mined.


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An Introduction to Traditional Plaster Blends

An Introduction to Traditional Plaster Blends

Examining which plaster binders can be mixed together, and which should best be avoided.
Wc0620 clmn plastering p6 author patrick webb
Patrick Webb
July 1, 2019
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For the past few years here at Walls & Ceilings magazine, we’ve been considering the fundamentals of traditional plasters.


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natural cement

How Can Cement be Natural?

Historic roots and modern uses of natural cements.
Wc0620 clmn plastering p6 author patrick webb
Patrick Webb
May 1, 2019
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The natural designation indicates that the raw material - a type of limestone known as clayey marl - is simply mined and burnt with no further additions.
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plaster veneers

History of Veneer Plastering

Wc0620 clmn plastering p6 author patrick webb
Patrick Webb
March 1, 2019
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A deep dive into the original use of plaster, and its significance to help better understand veneers.
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EU standards for natural hydraulic lime

European Standard for Building Lime

A comprehensible guide to the EU standards for natural hydraulic lime.
Wc0620 clmn plastering p6 author patrick webb
Patrick Webb
September 1, 2018
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This article will cover the classification of NHL's and highlight the balanced rationale based on experience, science, and practical use reflected in the European standard.
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lime and plastering

Historical Plaster and the Irreplaceable Lime

The Lime of Our Lives
Wc0620 clmn plastering p6 author patrick webb
Patrick Webb
August 1, 2018
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The sustainability of lime has persevered over centuries up centuries.
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Gypsum Panels for Single-family Homes

Hydraulic Lime Vs. Pure Form of Lime

What are the distinctions between a hydraulic vs. pure form of lime?
Wc0620 clmn plastering p6 author patrick webb
Patrick Webb
July 6, 2018
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As we considered in our previous article on lime, it is perhaps the most prized and exceedingly versatile building material of the modern world.
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gypsum plastering

The Creation of Gypsum

Art & Craft of Plastering Gypsum: Plaster Magic
Wc0620 clmn plastering p6 author patrick webb
Patrick Webb
May 4, 2018
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A look into the creation of gypsum.
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clay and plastering

Clay: The Original Plaster Binder

Art & Craft of Plastering
Wc0620 clmn plastering p6 author patrick webb
Patrick Webb
March 2, 2018
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Since clay is almost always readily available, we sometimes take it for granted.
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