Historic Plaster Work & Ceramics

Historic Plaster Work

Study of the Material~

• Historical plaster analysis including materials used and application methods.
• Study of traditional lath materials including; wood, metal, and alternative lath.
  
• Ability to identify problems and make recommendations for repair or replacement.
  

Flat Wall Application-

• Application of traditional 3-coat plaster; scratch coat, brown coat, and lime putty finish.
• Basic knowledge of techniques used to achieve an even flat surface; dots and screeds, plumbing the wall, trowel techniques, and proper mixing consistency.

Decorative Medallion Creation~
~Total creation and execution of a decorative plaster medallion.

Initial Design:

Medallion Run:

Completed Run:
Roughout of Pieces in Oil Clay:

Pouring Rubber Molds for Casting Pieces:

Finished Medallion:

Finished Medallion:

Scagliola~
~Marble and stone replication through the use of plaster.







Ceramics~

New Creation & Replication

• Fundamental ceramics study including clay types, molding, casting, carving, drying times, curing and firing.
• Knowledge of glazing mechanics and types.
• Total piece creation from concept to completion.
• Restoration & replication involving the scientific process behind creating a copy of a historic tile for repair or replacement.

Concept Images:

Plaster Mold Casting from Clay Carving:

Plaster Mold/Unfired Tile/Finished Tile:

Glaze Color Testing:

Final Tile:

Final Tile:

Finished Panel: