How to Make Venetian Plaster

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wear a protective facemask to prevent inhaling the lime and marble dust.

   You can get a wooden stick free at any paint store.
   
   Continue stirring the putty and marble dust together. , You can also microwave the soap in a glass bowl or container. ,,, Typically, you will want to use earth tones for the plaster pigment, but the Romans often used red tones. ,,, Re-temper each mix just once.
   
   You only need to do this if the mix begins to stiffen.
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   Step 2: Get a large plastic bucket or a wheelbarrow to use for making the Venetian plaster.

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   Step 3: Pour 2 quarts (1.89 liters) of lime putty into the bucket.

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   Step 4: Add 2 quarts (1.89 liters) of marble dust to the bucket and stir with a mixing rod or a wooden stick.

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   Step 5: Use your double boiler on your stove and melt some olive oil soap.

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   Step 6: Measure and add 2 tablespoons (29.565 mL) of the melted soap to the mixture.

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   Step 7: Pour in 1 1/2 cups (360 mL) of linseed oil

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   Step 8: while stirring.

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   Step 9: Add 3/4 cup (177.44 mL) of liquid

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    Step 10: lime-proof pigment when your mixture begins to form a plaster consistency.

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    Step 11: Mix in 1 teaspoon (4.927 mL) of water at a time if the color does not mix well.

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    Step 12: Use your homemade Venetian plaster immediately.

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    Step 13: Re-temper your Venetian plaster by adding water and stirring well.

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