New member introduction; main interest is fibrous plaster mouldings.

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Hello all,

I'm here to learn and hopefully share difficulties I encounter on my journey to discover more of the wonderful world of fibrous plaster. I've been very impressed with the discussions I read before my un-registered views ran out. I'm mostly interested in cornice work and have some, self-taught, experience of bench running. Recently I've been experimenting with reverse-moulds but have not yet mastered releasing product without damaging them and the mould!

I'm based in Coventry and find getting supplies difficult - no one seems to stock fine casting and delivery costs are huge. I mostly use dental plaster bought locally at Astley's Trade Centre, behind the Tile Hill Sainsbury's. Dental plaster is not my choice but is the only type I can get easily so, I would love to hear if anyone knows of suppliers in Coventry who stock casting plaster or if any locals want to collaborate and share a pallet delivery.

I'm also interested in lime plastering and everything to do with traditional building techniques (and some more recent trends using traditional materials such as hemp-plaster/hempcrete).

Looking forward to reading about your expertise and projects!

Dave
New member introduction; main interest is fibrous plaster mouldings.
 
DaveCP said:
Hello all,

I'm here to learn and hopefully share difficulties I encounter on my journey to discover more of the wonderful world of fibrous plaster. I've been very impressed with the discussions I read before my un-registered views ran out. I'm mostly interested in cornice work and have some, self-taught, experience of bench running. Recently I've been experimenting with reverse-moulds but have not yet mastered releasing product without damaging them and the mould!

I'm based in Coventry and find getting supplies difficult - no one seems to stock fine casting and delivery costs are huge. I mostly use dental plaster bought locally at Astley's Trade Centre, behind the Tile Hill Sainsbury's. Dental plaster is not my choice but is the only type I can get easily so, I would love to hear if anyone knows of suppliers in Coventry who stock casting plaster or if any locals want to collaborate and share a pallet delivery.

I'm also interested in lime plastering and everything to do with traditional building techniques (and some more recent trends using traditional materials such as hemp-plaster/hempcrete).

Looking forward to reading about your expertise and projects!

Dave
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When making a mould why not make it in two pours , latex first
 
bof said:
When making a mould why not make it in two pours , latex first
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I haven't tried any latex or silicone mould making yet, maybe when I have to do something irregular. The simplicity of plaster reverse moulds pleases me (or will do when I master releasing them!).
 
DaveCP said:
Hello all,

I'm here to learn and hopefully share difficulties I encounter on my journey to discover more of the wonderful world of fibrous plaster. I've been very impressed with the discussions I read before my un-registered views ran out. I'm mostly interested in cornice work and have some, self-taught, experience of bench running. Recently I've been experimenting with reverse-moulds but have not yet mastered releasing product without damaging them and the mould!

I'm based in Coventry and find getting supplies difficult - no one seems to stock fine casting and delivery costs are huge. I mostly use dental plaster bought locally at Astley's Trade Centre, behind the Tile Hill Sainsbury's. Dental plaster is not my choice but is the only type I can get easily so, I would love to hear if anyone knows of suppliers in Coventry who stock casting plaster or if any locals want to collaborate and share a pallet delivery.

I'm also interested in lime plastering and everything to do with traditional building techniques (and some more recent trends using traditional materials such as hemp-plaster/hempcrete).

Looking forward to reading about your expertise and projects!

Dave
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Are you absolutely sure that you don't want to moan about some work you've had done?
Nice to see a proper new member.
 
essexandy said:
Are you absolutely sure that you don't want to moan about some work you've had done?
Nice to see a proper new member.
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Ha! The only work I moan about is stuff I've done without engaging the brain first and messed up - thankfully rarer since I've mastered the art of a slow start and plenty of tea!
 
DaveCP said:
Hello all,

I'm here to learn and hopefully share difficulties I encounter on my journey to discover more of the wonderful world of fibrous plaster. I've been very impressed with the discussions I read before my un-registered views ran out. I'm mostly interested in cornice work and have some, self-taught, experience of bench running. Recently I've been experimenting with reverse-moulds but have not yet mastered releasing product without damaging them and the mould!

I'm based in Coventry and find getting supplies difficult - no one seems to stock fine casting and delivery costs are huge. I mostly use dental plaster bought locally at Astley's Trade Centre, behind the Tile Hill Sainsbury's. Dental plaster is not my choice but is the only type I can get easily so, I would love to hear if anyone knows of suppliers in Coventry who stock casting plaster or if any locals want to collaborate and share a pallet delivery.

I'm also interested in lime plastering and everything to do with traditional building techniques (and some more recent trends using traditional materials such as hemp-plaster/hempcrete).

Looking forward to reading about your expertise and projects!

Dave
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good morning sir /best time to pick my brain is when the rums flowing round my vanes welcome
 
The Hobo said:
good morning sir /best time to pick my brain is when the rums flowing round my vanes welcome
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Be honest with him Norm , it's a small window of opportunity between the lid coming off and two warm up measures
 
DaveCP said:
Hello all,

I'm here to learn and hopefully share difficulties I encounter on my journey to discover more of the wonderful world of fibrous plaster. I've been very impressed with the discussions I read before my un-registered views ran out. I'm mostly interested in cornice work and have some, self-taught, experience of bench running. Recently I've been experimenting with reverse-moulds but have not yet mastered releasing product without damaging them and the mould!

I'm based in Coventry and find getting supplies difficult - no one seems to stock fine casting and delivery costs are huge. I mostly use dental plaster bought locally at Astley's Trade Centre, behind the Tile Hill Sainsbury's. Dental plaster is not my choice but is the only type I can get easily so, I would love to hear if anyone knows of suppliers in Coventry who stock casting plaster or if any locals want to collaborate and share a pallet delivery.

I'm also interested in lime plastering and everything to do with traditional building techniques (and some more recent trends using traditional materials such as hemp-plaster/hempcrete).

Looking forward to reading about your expertise and projects!

Dave
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Hello mate,
Nice bit of work, Christ your running horse is splendid work makes mine looki a right sack of s**t
 
Mouldyoldspudgun said:
Hello mate,
Nice bit of work, Christ your running horse is splendid work makes mine looki a right sack of s**t
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That one's a little over-engineered. My recent ones have been much more rough and ready. I keep thinking a nice one with nuts and bolts could be used with different profile blades but never seem to get it right, it's always easier to knock a quick one up for the current job.
 
DaveCP said:
That one's a little over-engineered. My recent ones have been much more rough and ready. I keep thinking a nice one with nuts and bolts could be used with different profile blades but never seem to get it right, it's always easier to knock a quick one up for the current job.
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That’s what I tell myself anyway
 
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