Lime plaster has been my choice of material for almost a decade now. Recently someone told me it takes 10,000 hours to become proficient at any trade whether it be carpentry, framing or even a stone mason, the time spent honing that skill will one day make you a tradesman (or tradeswoman).
Over the summer I have been fortunate to work on a project in an Old World Italian Design Tuscan Villa. Breaking into my crate of techniques from WoodGraining, GoldLeafing, Venetian Plastering, Lime Painting and Stencilling. I have been challenged in ways that excite my mind and creativity, opening a new chapter in my life and the world I love to call Italian Plastering.
Here are some photos from this recent journey, the project is still in progress.
WoodGraining base coat
WoodGraining complete
Fibre Crown is a foam moulding used to simulate stone and in most situations is painted with acrylic paints.
Here is a close up of the foam moulding
Lime Painted Fibre Crown Moulding To Simulate The Look Of LimeStone
Fibre crown molding Lime stone 2 before & After
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Thank you Ann Marie! I’m going to miss this wax class. I have subscribed to your blog with my Google Reader, so I hope to cnnoitue to see your lovely work, too.My next quest is plaster I’ve bought Judy’s plaster book and plan on working through it we’ll see how that goes, lol
Darrell, congrats on an incredible job and all your hard work and talent in creating such a magnificent end result! beautiful, hope it s the first of many many more jobs like that one, spread that plaster and word in beautiful BC!!!
It’s all gorgeous, Darrell! GREAT job!