Plaster Ceiling Panels and Its Advantages
January 29th, 2016Prior to the 1950’s, plaster was the preferred medium of creating walls and ceilings that were beautifully textured or flawlessly smooth. Plaster was a popular medium of construction even before that, with historical sources stating that plaster had been in use for smoothing out interior masonry since the time of the Roman Empire, and possibly even earlier.
French Plaster Mirror Frames: Adding a Touch of Class to Your Home
January 18th, 2016Plaster elements are ideal for adding a classy touch to your home decor. You can install plaster mouldings, cornices, fireplaces, busts, plaques and more, including the ornate French plaster mirror frames to accomplish this task.
Add a Touch of Beauty to Your Home with Plaster Wall Sconces
December 14th, 2015When you feel that your walls need further enhancement beyond plaster mouldings, there are the plaster wall sconces to consider since these items will fit nicely even in areas of limited space.
The Simplicity and Beauty of Plaster Fireplace Surrounds for Your Home
December 3rd, 2015On a cold winter’s night, there is nothing better than a roaring fire in a fireplace to warm the room and your body. In addition, watching the flames leaping up from the logs or the appearance of such releases any stress you may feel from your hectic day.
Cornices for Windows That Will Add More Appeal to Your Home
November 19th, 2015Cornices are simply decorative mouldings that adorn various furniture or building elements. Here at Hopkins Plaster Studio Pty Ltd we create a full line of plaster cornices that will adorn your windows in the ideal manner to create a special ambiance in your house. Below, we describe some of the cornices for windows that we […]
The Basic Process in Making Plaster Mouldings
November 6th, 2015Making plaster moulding is an art form, and anyone who holds an appreciation for 16th century architecture can appreciate the wonderful and highly decorative results from expertly crafted plaster mouldings. The actual process is quite simple, although time-consuming, but for highly decorative work such as replicating and reproducing historic buildings, inside and out, only the […]
Most Common Uses of Plaster Mouldings for Your Home
October 21st, 2015Designing an appealing appearance for your house entails a close eye for all details of the home’s decor elements. Decor extends beyond the colour and style of the paint and furnishings. It also includes attractive touches such as installing plaster mouldings throughout the house. Mouldings of plaster come in a variety of sizes and styles, […]
What Are Plaster Mouldings?
October 7th, 2015Plaster Mouldings are architectural mouldings of a highly decorative nature that professionals create from Plaster using special techniques. Since the 16th century, builders have turned to this type of ornamentation for structures ranging from government buildings to residential establishments.
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