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thanks for all the replies, its to use as a running rule on a bench so it has to be at least 4m for running 3m models and moulds

thanks I will have a look

thanks I will have a look

Can anyone please tell me the best place to buy box rules at least 4m in length, Thanks Martin

Plâtre Lutèce 2000 L is the plaster you want, bit like multi finish, the french put it on flatten it out let it suck in and sponge float it, and trowel the fat over, they do this 2 to 3 times finished, dont waste your money taking plaster over, Can go on thick like one coat, no problem if the...

Smooth sorry, had a long day

Smoothe and bumpy is what we call it where I am from

Hi any fibrous plasterers ever worked in Jersey?

I knew a lad once, great plasterer for a young guy, he was nicknamed the G** blade!!!

I also meant to say that you are limited to how many you can get out in a day, as the heat generated will destroy the gelatine mould quicker, the things to think about is, how many you have to cast, the quality needed, and if you are likely to use the mould again, example: if you need alot of...

Hi the problem with gelatine is it deteriorates very quickly, you have to number the casts that you take from the mould, and fix them in the order made, otherwise if you fixed number 1 then number 10 you would see a great difference in the sharpness,

personally I would never take down the original unless it was unstable, peel away is the best option if used in the correct way, and sometimes paint stripper can be used afterwards to get the bits missed, this is best done by a fibrous plasterer as sometimes some enrichments may become loose and...

Hi John is it coving or cornice, I have been a fibrous plasterer for 32 years I live in kent and willing to give you any free advice if you need it, just let me know