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UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF THE PAST: VENETIAN PLASTER

This 1300 year old process begins with selected limestone from quarries and rivers in Italy.

This 1300 year old process begins with selected limestone from quarries and rivers in Italy.

The limestone is fired in a large kiln causing chemical changes that turn stone into putty when placed in water.

The limestone is fired in a large kiln causing chemical changes that turn stone into putty when placed in water.

The putty is seasoned wet for up to a year before processing as a finished plaster.

The putty is seasoned wet for up to a year before processing as a finished plaster.

The aged putty can now be skillfully crafted with stainless steel trowel to produce distinct translucent beauty unique to Venetian Plaster.

The aged putty can now be skillfully crafted with stainless steel trowel to produce distinct translucent beauty unique to Venetian Plaster.