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Dot & Bo Fine Plaster Cornice - by Sean Wheatley - Mike Wye Fine Cornice Plaster Demonstration by Sean Wheatley. Sean is regularly called upon to demonstrate at training days such as those run by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). These photos were taken at the National Trust’s Arlington Court in 2006. Here Sean applies the first layer of final lime putty/fine casting plaster coat. The final coat mix has to be applied several times. This is now ready for decoration, which is often a distemper.

Etoffe.com Preservation Brief 23: Preserving Historic Ornamental Plaster Running and enriching a ceiling medallion. Photo: Peter Sanders. David Flaharty From the time America struggled for a new identity as a constitutional republic—and well into the 20th century—its architecture and its decorative detailing remained firmly rooted in the European classicism of Palladio, Wren, and Mansart. Like flat walls and ceilings, historic ornamental plaster is made of gypsum and lime which are stable and durable materials. Ornamental plaster studios employed a variety of personnel, including sculptors who modelled in clay; casters who made production units; and finishers who cleaned the casts. This Preservation Brief has been prepared to assist property owners, architects, contractors, and Federal agency managers in identifying the causes of ornamental plaster failure, specifying repair and replacement techniques and engaging qualified professionals to do the work. Shop Personnel Methods of Production Decorative Plaster Forms—Cornices, Medallions, Coffers Signs of Failure

How to make a cheap, awesome, professional Curtain Rod First off, thank you so much for being so kind about my new curtains in the dining room! I am taken aback daily by how many genuinely nice people there are in this blogging community. Thank you for loving the curtains along with me, and also thank you for just being plain ol’ nice. Now, shall we get down to bid-ness? Let’s talk Curtain Rods. I should dedicate an entire post just to curtain rods and best above ground pool, because after this experience, I think I know every single option of inexpensive curtain rod options in the greater Austin area. DIYing a Curtain Rod: I headed to Home Depot on a mission to find a practical inexpensive solution to my curtain rod dilemma. At Home Depot I found a variety of objects that could work, but in the end the heavens parted and I stumbled on Electrical Conduit. Bless the person that invented this light weight, sturdy, and extremely inexpensive product! But let me back up for a sec. I bought the conduit that was 1/2″ x 10′. Curtain Rings and Finials:

history - Decorative lime plaster finishes The use of coloured and polished plaster finishes dates back many millenia. At least four thousand years ago in Egypt, the interior chambers of pyramids were finished with an extremely refined and durable plaster. It is believed that although they were familiar with lime, and used it in their base layers, the material most favoured by Egyptian craftsmen was based on burnt gypsum. The Egyptians went on to greatly influence the civilisation of Minoan Crete. It's the ancient Greeks who are accredited with being the first to use marmorino stucco (lime and marble dust), although they no doubt picked up the idea elsewhere. When the Romans absorbed Greece and its art, architecture and culture, included were Greek plastering techniques and materials. The Romans used marmorino to line aqueducts - but they valued it not only for its durability, but also for its decorative qualities. back to top Over the last twenty years, there has been an explosion of interest in stucco finishes.

10 Scrap Refabs: Vintage Reupholstery with Colorful Fabric | Designs &I... Forget fabric stores – some antiques are just too boring to bother re-covering with traditional patterns. These hodgepodge pieces use patchwork scraps to create fresh new themes within stodgy old frameworks. (Re)fabric(ation) can be fun. Design by Leftovers takes old and often overly-ornate furnishings that would hardly fit in a modern home, and remakes them to look creative, contemporary and strangely more timeless. If you are at a loss for how to reupholster some household items, look no further for inspiration. While there seems to be much mixing going on, there is a clear set of methods within the madness – each found piece of fabric is stitched into a new whole in a way that is clearly conscious of what appears around it in terms of colors and patterns. Each of this series has a core zone of tonal focus – cool purples and relaxing blues to bright reds, bizarre pinks and earth browns.

Sewing for the Home ~ Sewing a Slipcover (Part Three) Sewing The Slipcover Use your muslin pieces as you would any regular pattern pieces. If any of your pattern pieces are deficient in the 1″ seam allowance, you can add that onto the upholstery fabric before cutting (just measure 1″ from the masking tape on the pattern piece pinned to the upholstery fabric and mark with a fabric pencil or pin). Keep in mind that the OUTSIDE WING/ARMREST, INSIDE WING, and INSIDE ARMREST pattern pieces must have 2 pieces of the upholstery fabric cut out and that they must be mirror pieces (a right and a left). The easiest way to do this is to fold your upholstery cloth in half with either wrong or right sides facing each other, align your pattern piece on top (not along a fold), and cut around the entire pattern piece. Align the OUTSIDE BACK, INSIDE BACK, and SEAT pieces along a fold line, and then cut. » Sewing Tutorials + Patterns » Sewing for the Home ~ Sewing... Home

Bristol Upholstery & Soft Furnishings Co. CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR We will close at 5.00pm on Thursday 17th December and Re-Open at 9.00am on Monday 4th January 2021. We hope you will be able to enjoy Christmas and New Year, albeit differently this year, and that 2021 will be a healthy one for you and your family. We hope all our customers, old and new, are safe and well Due to COVID 19, we are working under the following temporary arrangements: • Our Reception and Showroom will regrettably NOT be open to visitors. • Our incoming phone lines will be open 10.00am to 1.00pm and 1.30pm to 3.00pm, Monday to Thursday only. Due to some of our loyal staff having to isolate because of COVID-19, we are already experiencing staff shortages across our business and anticipate this situation continuing during the Pandemic. If you have an order already placed with us, the lead time originally discussed with you will very likely now be lengthened. The Bristol Upholstery & Soft Furnishings Team Filmed by video production agency TopLine Comms

Barrymore Furniture Arms Many Barrymore styles can be made with different arm styles. The most popular styles are listed here. English Arm furniture is classic and refined without being overly formal. A rolled arm sofa is most traditional. A rolled arm with a plain front facing is the simplified look of the Cap arm facing. A track arm is sleek, straight and defines the lines of a sofa with its tailored detail. The tuxedo sofa is a very tailored and sophisticated look. This style combines the Tuxedo and Track arms for a softer, higher profile creating a ‘sheltered’ feel. William Birch Arm with T-Cushion Cap Arm Facing with Welt, Arm To Front Cap Arm Facing with Welt, T-Cushion Rolled Arm with T-Cushion Rolled Arm To Front with nail trim Tuxedo Arm Shelter Arm Seating Cushion Options Choose from four types of seating. Barrymore has perfected its standard seating construction with an ideal combination of support, durability and softness. Firm cushions have a firmer foam core than our standard seats. Standard Seating

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