How to make a ceiling rose

by Plastering Books

20 Minutes

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How to make a ceiling rose,
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How to make this ceiling rose

Using a gloved hand , the casting plaster is mixed in a bowl of clean cold water

how to make a ceiling rose, Once mixed to a creamy consistency the plaster is poured into the centre of a clean flood mould making sure that all the mould is covered This is called the firstings

Once mixed to a creamy consistency the plaster is poured into the centre of a clean flood mould , making sure that all the mould is covered. This is called the firstings.

how to make a ceiling rose, The flood mould is carefully vibrated to remove any air pockets and to make sure that all the enrichments are fully covered

The flood mould is carefully vibrated to remove any air pockets and to make sure that all the enrichments are fully covered

Canvas Hessian is now laid onto the cast; this will provide reinforcement and give the plaster cast strength

Once it is poured, it can be ruled off to produce a flat and true surface that can be fixed to a ceiling once set and dried

When the plaster cast is finished it is then left until it has set and all the heat given off has died away.

The flood mould is now turned over and removed from the plaster cast

Clean the flood mould ready for making another cast

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Carolyn Noyer on May 14, 2016
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McCall Hazelson on Jan 20, 2016
A ceiling rose is a fantastic accent piece, that really really serve as a talking point in any room. My husband and I are thinking about putting one on our dining room ceiling but I can't seem to figure which on is best. I was looking on http://www.classicceilings.com.au/ceilings to see some samples of what I was looking for, but still can't find one that's right.

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- Grandmasue10 on Jul 18, 2016
  I know how that is. Just dive in. No one else knows which ones you passed up and I'm sure you have a few favs. Toss a coin. While it is in the air, which one are you secretly wishing in your heart will win?
  
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Jessie Harrison on Aug 19, 2016
This is really unique. Not a lot of people put decor on their ceilings anymore. This looks like it's made of porcelain. That's a compliment to whoever made this! Plaster is not an easy thing to make a mold with. I'm really amazed to see that it only takes twenty minutes. http://www.classicceilings.com.au/ceiling-...

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