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When ever I create a new mold, I can't help but to become
very excited at the prospect of all it can do and I begin scouring the walls
for an open space in need of a beautiful design.
The great thing about cast plaster from a mold is that when
it's painted the same color as the wall, it winds up becoming "architecture"
rather than just an ornamental design.
It gives a room more attached detail just as crown or chair
rail molding does and goes a long way in creating interest in a room without
having to worry about what color it should be to make it coordinate.
Casting plaster is easy, putting it up is easy, and if you
give yourself a little creative license, designing with it is easy.
A simple light fixture can go from plain to fancy with the
addition of just two molds. Take the design in the top photo where Eddie
McMillan combined our
Plaster Small Cartouche Mold and our
Floral Arch Mold to create the beautiful surrounding design.
The same mold used with our
Painted Ladies Mold creates a medallion for use on plain ceilings.
But even just one mold can create an impact. Encircle your
light fixture with the
Floral Arch Mold and then use the same mold as a scalloped border around
the inside of the ceiling for breath taking results. Or try the
Over the door shell plaster mold
It's easy to come up with designs and more fun than you can
imagine because the possibilities are endless.
To get started, simply choose one or two of your favorite
molds. Cast a number of plaster pieces from them then lay them out on the
floor or table in different patterns. Squares, circles, ovals, rectangles,
straight borders and arches. Then look around your room and above your head
to see where those lovely shapes could be placed to create the beauty you
desire.
If you need some suggestions, simply
email me with your favorite choices, where you might want to put them
and let me help you with suggestions.
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