You doing well sweeping, the plaster. I’m an ornamental plaster& architectural sculptor for nearly 40 years. Feel free to shoot me a message if you ever want to talk technique or anything else associated with the trade? I wouldn’t mind sharing some secrets with you as I’ve gotten older and retiring from it.. I’m glad to see some are still keeping the craft alive.
Worked at the trade most of my life. When I was a kid, the old timers would tell me how it was done. I'm 72 now, and you sir have shown me how it is done. You have all my respect, you are extremely talented.
Hi there, we might be related but only in the sense of age and that we both worked with plaster. There were two things I did not see in the video. 1) The plaster was not sieved before mixing and 2) he did not use lime in the mix to retard the plaster.
@@1982nsu Unlike, nearly everyone on this thread, this guy isn't a plaster craftsman, he is a patient guy, probably a carpenter that knows enough to get the job done. I highly doubt he could skim out a wall with compound, let alone lime plaster walls. There were high school throughout the major cities in Europe that taught these skills and how to make plaster roses and other decorative motifs.i worked with these men. This isn't rocket science, but it does help if you know some tricks like the vinegar to retard the drying and the wax release agent. I have seen this done in place (the final destination) and not exclusively remotely and installed. The times I have seen it installed, the fasteners popped the plaster out every heating season.
@@1982nsu Lime is added when running in place. For this type it's not used, as it needs to set then be removed and on to the next one. And seiving isn't necessary with the type of molding plaster he's using. But he should have let the plaster soak and handmixed it, he would have had more time .
I'm a plasterer in Germany. I had a few things to say. First, I wanted to help anyone doing this. With experience you can guess the amount of water to use by eye. I suggest measuring it though. This guarantees that you always have enough material and you don't waste too much. You can make the measurement in 3 minutes, write it on your mold, and never need to calculate again. First, measure the surface of your mold in cm. Height times width and approximate. If it's mostly a square, keep that measurement. A triangle cut in half, or a trapezoid. This can be approximated. Multiply this by 100cm and you'll have the volume. ( This equation will give you the water for 1 meter because it's an easy number to work with). The volume is in cm^3. Divide this by 1000 to give you dm^3 which is equal to Liters. The liter amount should be multiplied by your expected loss/waste. I usually calculate with 15% waste, so multiply your liter amount by 1.15. multiply it one more time by 0.7 to change your fresh mortar amount into water amount. This number is now how much water you need. I'll give an example just to make sure. Let's say the mold is a 5cm by 5cm square. The surface is 25cm^2. The length is 100cm so the volume of this mold would be 2500cm^3 per meter. This is 2.5dm^3 which is also 2.5 liters. 2.5 liters is multiplied by your expected loss (if unsure always add just a bit more water. Nothing's worse than not having enough to finish a 95% finished mold that is now useless). I'll use 15%, so 2.5 × 1.15 = 2.875. this is multiplied by the water/plaster value of 0.7. 2.875× 0.7 = 2.0125 is the amount of water you need. It doesn't have to be precise. 2 liters is an adequate estimate. Now you know that this particular mold requires 2 liters of water per meter. It's super easy and you have this information in just a few seconds. If it's a one-time thing it's not that important, but if you're pulling 800 meters of this mold for a client, and waste 1-2 kg of plaster every run, it adds up pretty quickly and will cost you unnecessary money and wasted material that you have to dispose of. Secondly, if possible use the same bucket of plaster for the whole piece. Measure your water, sprinkle the powder on top until small islands form. After letting it sit for 2-3 minutes until all the dry powder absorbs water, (it should look like the top of a desert which small cracks running through it) mix the upper 1/3 of the plaster with a whisk, not a machine. The more you move plaster, it becomes more soft for a short time then it's hardening process accelerates drastically afterwards. Mixing it by hand is highly recommended. Let the material become a little more still before putting it on the table. You can't build up layers if it's water. The most common mistake is not waiting long enough to start working the plaster. Build up the plaster on the table until it's about the same size as your mold. The first run through should by 80% filled already. Move the mold slowly using your hands to pinch and work the material. Material that starts spreading to the side can be scraped towards the top again go fill more holes. The first few runs can be done slowly and calming filling in most of the mold. Later the material is hard enough that you're pressing it into the mold instead of working/pinching it. One of they key points is only mixing the top 1/3 by hand. This means the top material which goes on the table first, hardens first and allows the softer fresher material in the bottom of the bucket to go on top and do a better job of flowing more easily into any gaps and allowing for a good surface. My previous recommendation about using one bucket is because plaster binds in a crystal structure. If you put new plaster on old plaster it might adhere for a while, but it's not a chemical connection. The likelihood of chipping, flaking, etc. Becomes much higher later down the road.
Man, very very beautiful. Most people wouldn't put the time and effort into making this so. Also the patience you do this with. Applause, you are a real artist.
Sadly I can picture somewhere down the road a new owner hating that "dated look" and wanting to install drop ceilings or some other abomination. As a contractor, I've seen it before 🫣
Absolutely nail my thoughts as well. The man is amazing at what he does. He even shows he's messing up at first, but learns and improves at each attempt. His house is going to look so amazing when he's "done." Really great stuff.
Bro I watch a lot of RUclips. But I hardly ever watch a 30 minute video. Can't believe I sat through the whole 45 minutes. You are truly an artist and a craftsman. Great work
I'm glad you don't put videos out too often because I would never get anything done, I could sit and watch you work for hours. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. ❤
Breathtaking - especially for those who have tried something similar before. I've learned a lot in the last three quarters of an hour - it was worth every minute. Thanks a lot for this! Georg (from Germany)
It is heartwarming to see that a guy your age has become a Master of these skills. In an age where we are subjected to a lot horrible Modern architecture ( there is some great stuff as well, but much of it is just soul suckingly bad), it is great to see a true artisan who is able to repair and preserve classical architectural touches. Thank you for your dedication to art.
I rarely take the time to comment, but this is honestly some of the most impressive work I've seen on RUclips. The coving and arches were impressive, but that corner bead...wow. I never knew plaster of paris was so adaptable. You, sir, are an artisan!
That corner IS FABULOUS!!!!! I was raised very close to San Marino California. As a young buck I was always upset at people paying us to demolish these type of hallways and living room decor… just to save money , And those clients never had appreciation for this art in their home. People who can afford this prefer not to repair these structures… and there is some awesome craftsmen who can still perform such as this gentleman. Hats 🎩 off. - where’s my whiskey 🥃???
@@MattDunny Oh man. I really don't know where to start. LOL Just one thing here: drawing profiles on a greased surface is very daring. What does he do if the profile is not ready yet? As the plaster expands it pushes the entire pod off the table. I'll give myself the rest. This is second year of teaching, if at all. I've been doing this shit for 40 years. But, he's still young. It'll be fine.
@@MooncakealiveMay enough can do that shit but likely the only shit you can do - whereas this fella seems to be able to do most things to artisan standards - and those he cannot - he just figures a way of doing it and adds another skill to his ensemble - meanwhile you are still gobbing off that you do that one shit good.
Heavens above that was satisfying. It's a very forgiving medium plaster of Paris. Watching you brush in the butt joints it really was working with you. That's not to say your skill and control wasn't a major factor of course! The arch went so much better than I was anticipating, you basically used the techniques those artisans did 100+ years ago. Such a fabulous series. I assume we're all invited round for a toast when it's all done, yes?
If you cut a hardboard or thin ply baffle just a tad bigger than the Ali blade and attach it over the Ali on the horse you can then build up,the bulk of the plaster moulding almost to the final surface .then remove the baffle and use the Ali blade for the final few passes to finish and Polish the final surface without the horse jamming or juddering as the plaster moulding layers swell and harden You get a good finish with far less effort
Nice work mate! I’ve done loads of this with an old mate of mine. We use to knock a hole in the ceiling and cut a slot with the joists not against, slide a piece of card in, scribe it then transfer it to zinc, make a similar kind of runner and run it in situ with a baton on the ceiling and wall keeping it true. He always had his smalltool in between his teeth covered in class A, you’d get thrown out for that now!
Not missing, only that no one is willing to use it or pay for it. About the only place you can get work like this and get paid for it is Europe, especially France. It is exactly why they are the leaders in restoration, the arts, and craftsmanship. In the US, we don't preserve much, we gut it and "remodel" it, or tear it down and replace it with a box.
So true, but I can't even imagine the cost of this level of time, care and skill. Such restorations are only practical for very significant historical homes or churches. Luckily, these skills and techniques have not been lost to time. When Windsor Castle and Notre Dame Cathedrals burned, they had to scoured the world to find artisans competent for the restoration.
@@chrisgraham2904 Well, actually St Georges Chapel roof was restored by Carpenter Oak & Woodland from near Bath and France is full of 'compagnon' carpenters who are well-versed in traditional medieval carpentry and more than capable of the work required.
What an excellent upload. 👍 I served my time in the late ‘80s as a carpenter back when we were taught such things as Tusk Tenons to name but one old method. I worked with plasterers who could do this fine work and I watched them make coving in a similar fashion to this and sometimes they’d do it in situ for small repairs. They could make and replicate anything. Brings back some good memories. I take my hat off to you.
You were lucky to find people who could teach you that. I'm 71, did framing and finish in S. California and Colorado but never encountered craftsmen with those skills. Maybe because the homes in the west aren't old compared to those in the east.
Brings back memories from my apprenticeship, one day a week for 3 years at York building college, we had our own cubicle to plaster which had a small version of a chimney breast so we had 4 internal angles and two external. Most of the time we would run in situ and once finished our tutor would mark the work then tell us to break it all of and then design a new more complicated piece and off we went again. I still make the odd pieces in my shed which can be quite rewarding and relaxing, I'm in my 46th year of plastering now so I'm ready for a rest. Great to see and keep up the good work. Paul at Fulford plastering.
I sat here absolutely fascinated, what a fantastic commitment to perfection. Loved every minute, thanks for inviting us along. I’m sure your mrs forgave you for all the dust for that end result.❤️❤️
Absolutely brilliant! I'm not personally much of a fan of the high Victorian style like this, but when it's done to such exacting standards, so beautifully filmed and so precisely documented it's impossible not to just sit and watch in awe. Oh, and the scene of the artist materialising out of the dust is genius.
My late father was a fibrous plasterer. This video reminds me of the countless hours watching him when I was a kid. I am still mesmerised today watching you, even at 35 years old and having worked in numerous palaces. Keep up the great work. Chris
Now that was an impressive piece of craftsmanship, much like everything you produce! When you put out a new video I know it’s gonna be good, yet you still manage to amaze me every time. Thank you for taking the time to film and edit all of this, it is much appreciated!
Oh boy I do agree, I've been waiting for a new video for a long time, or so it seems. At one point I even suspected this channel to be over. Thx Russ for your work! love your channel.
Usual high standards in place here! There is not just hand/eye skill at play, but an intuitive ability to do the right thing most of the time! He self depreciates which is how he learns from naturally occurring errors that we all make! Instinctive skills, born from an insightful imagination from childhood no doubt! It’s born in you! Great to watch thanks!
As a hobby frame maker (fine artist oil painter here) I appreciate this showcase of a method of plaster pulling I only read about in rare books. Having an actual human being from this century do it is fascinating.
Хорошая работа ! Мы делали подобное много лет назад ,для последних слоев использовали так называемый мертвый гипс. Долго его перемешивали с водой не давая схватится.Это сильно замедляет скорость затвердевания и делает его пластичным.Последние пару слоев получались идеально с одного прохода . Удачи Вам в вашем деле .
Joy in the idea, abstract thought, past experience, tools, careful manufacture, patient installation and fabulous result! Congratulations!! Oh, time to go relax where there is no dust?!!!
To think there are people ripping original features like these out of homes in order to make them “modern”. Thank God there are craftsmen like you out there willing to reverse that trend. Subbed and liked in full appreciation of the time,effort and sheer brilliance of your work.
This video makes me sick. I'm 100% envious and the whole thing is nauseatingly wonderful. I love the skill, the artistry, workmanship, machines and the millions of shop tools and doodads you "happen to just have." Everything looks clean with no shortcuts on the assortment of supplies. Love it!
I've dabbled a bit doing my own plaster mouldings but ended up using a router and MDF in the end because it was just too expensive using plaster when factoring in the hours required... The part I did do in plaster is something I'm proud of today, but only I can tell which is which ;) I wish I had the patience you did because this came out stunningly beautiful! Plaster mouldings are never 100% true and perfect and thus feels more alive and warm whereas MDF is sterile and flat - but much faster. ;) I hope your other half felt the dust was well worth the end results because damn this came out amazing looking!!! Cleaning up all that plaster in your workshop will probably take a few years though... Hahahaha! Cheers from Sweden.
Saw this for the first time. The care, skill, patience and craftsmanship are incomparable. The filming, editing, time-consuming tracking of timestamps, follow up reel etc and all that's needed to give this such a professional filming is amazing and admirable too. Plus all the hassle of camera setting and checking, re checking and trying to get the best angles for viewers
I do like this channel no nonsense. A lot of content creators do love the sound of their own voice,great to just watch a really competent tradesman do their work
You are a very brave man, even attempting this job, New Yorkshire Workshop! But you are also an accomplished craftsman. I take my hat off to you. You've done a magnificent job 👏🏻
I've said it before about your work, but if you think things through before you start ,plan what and how to do something and then have the confidence to do it ,it's amazing what a person can achieve.you should be Very Proud of your craftsmanship.Thank you.
I’m not sure if I’ve disliked any of your videos, but man, this one is my favourite, so far. I hope you make a video of the whole renovation when you’re finished.
You never stop to amaze me. I've spend the last 5 years turning an old 1840's warehouse into my home. And although I'm pretty proud of it and all the work we've put into it, you are on another level. I applaude your patience and dedication.
I’m a retired plasterer & when I was an apprentice the old blokes would make and repair cornices & ceiling roses. I had a good time learning from those old guys but if you made a mistake you’d get a clout round the head. Back when an apprenticeship lasted 5 or 6 years, not a weekend course and then you get city & guilds for skimming. This is lovely work, you should be proud of yourself. 👍👍👍👍
The amount of care and dedication to make all of this is beyond what i can express! I truly raise my hat to you for this amazing work of art and passion
You possess an impressive skill set. I've watched a bunch of your videos amd I'm blown away by your wide variety of skills. It's really tough to be that good at so many different things. You certainly have my respect.
In my top 5 most impressive videos. The skill, patience, persistence, passion, energy and drive this man has is amazing. Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you
It will never get boring watching you seńor. I only wish I knew how to make something happen like this for myself i.e. get the amazing skills you have (without eons of hardwork put in) & have the £'s/$'s etc to be able to buy a place and be able to do justice the way you do paying attention to detail and showing us minions how things are done the right way. Thank you...
i though i was dreaming....u showing exactly how is done, no crazy fast pace video, no waste of time watching an usless video, and no music...I am in heaven or what??? LOve LOVE this video...thank you for sharing knowledge .I want to do a simple crown molding since that is so freaking expensive...now i know how.
Same here, stumbled, fell down, and woke up here. It took me a couple of days but I watched the whole video. Great craftsmanship. Yes I said crafts MAN ship.
Just the other day I was thinking to myself I wonder how Russ is getting on with his house and his crazy CNC... 'very well' seems to have been the answer.
I didn't imagine that modern young people were capable of this kind of patient and careful attention to detail. You're a genuine artisan. Beautiful workmanship. I suspect that recording and editing this video required almost as much time and trouble as the renovation did. ;)
This is what you call TRUE CRAFTSMANSHIP. Ingenuity at its finest. I never knew how much I needed to watch this artisanal perfection. Aye up love, cracking stuff. ❤
Thank you for the fantastic ASMR. No voice over. No horrid music. Subtitles held long enough to actually read and absorb. Great filming. And comedy ensued when you cut the stone in the hallway. Brill. Wonderful middle of the night I can't sleep in Sydney, NS, Can. material.
As a DIY bodging retired girlie I watched this with complete amazement. You are an incredible craftsman and I loved every second! I honestly assumed the old Edwardian moldings I grew up with were poured molds. I also now see how terribly heavy they are. Thanks for this video ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
You are an artist, my man! Great job on this moulding. It took a lot of patience and trail and error to achieve this piece of art in the hallway. Kudo's!
The experience you have in such things is incredible. The knowledge behind it is unmistakably fabulous. It's a shame we hardly see this kind of work anymore due to the fact it's all about cheap and quick process nowadays. Superb video russ 👌 👏 👍🏽
I'm 73. Growing up, my dad and 3 of his brothers never called anyone unrelated to build or repair anything in any trade. As a kid, I thought they could do it all. I grew up to become a millwright. I just got a masterclass in something that has fascinated me for most of my life as I have always loved old houses. Thank you
Outstanding result! I detest the polystyrene coving in my house and I remember, as a child, helping my mum to install it in her house. Plaster coving is in a different class and looks the part in the right type of house. I’ve seen this technique before but your patience and dedication to the finished result is admirable. Thank you for sharing your project.
Its such an agony waiting for your next videos to arrive 2 months is too long lol i could happily watch you at work every single day your videos are engrossing and calm i constantly re watch your older videos over and over to get my daily fix of your amazing work i especially loved the full build video of the cnc machine
A simple click of the 'like' button isn't enough to convey my appreciation of the skill and work involved in this video, I am in awe! You must feel justly proud. I also loved the accurate walrus impression at 33:48 😄Jane ❤
Brilliant old world craftsmanship. The nearly lost art of plaster molding. The first step is not to think you can’t do something and you have proven this to be possible. You have gained a subscriber and my tremendous respect. I can’t wait to see more of your efforts!!!
i just think this whole process is just so cool, like... someone had to figure out you can do this, and then applied it as a completely unnecessary decorative feature. I love things like this, where its so simple but just completely outside of the normal realm of thought to those who aren't intimately involved in the artisan aspects of things.
This is actually the "cheap" version. In the past, it was done with hammer and chisel, in limestone, in ancient Greek, Roman, and other Empires, as well as up to pre modern time, in churches, castles, government buildings etc.
Enhorabuena por un trabajo excelente. Premio a la paciencia. Gran satisfacción después de un gran esfuerzo, uno de los valores de las grandes personas. Aplausos.
From removing the moulding adding to it to copy it, to making the trough, making the moulding, to the finished plaster moulding hang there, so beautiful! Great wood working to moulding and plaster. Simply fanatastic workmanship. I love old houses and plaster moulding. Your house looks a bit like ours was in Portsmouth, I miss it. Thanks for sharing.
I usually have no interest in this kind of thing, however, I’ve just watched the whole video as it was fascinating! Absolutely frigging beautiful work 👏🏻👏🏻
This is absolutely stunning!! Having lived in a few very old homes, I can truly appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into a restoration job like this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for not just ripping out the old details and either replacing it with crap from home depot or, even more nauseating, not putting back any mouldings!! WHYYYYY????? I am obsessed with architectural details and you, my friend, nailed it!! No pun intended!! This is a craft I really want to learn and sadly very few people actually know how to do properly! My expertise is faux fini finishes, period style embossed stencilling, gold foil, aging techniques, making my own plaster appliques etc. My mind is racing with ideas for this hallway and ceiling!! I am a true believer that white ceilings with no detail should be against the law!! haha I'm sure whatever you did with this home is absolutely gorgeous!! And if those are the original mosaic tile floors, I hope you were able to save them, they look gorgeous. Some homes covered the floors with linoleum during some dark and depressing time period, when repairing them was just too expensive, so I hope yours are the real thing!! I also hope you posted the finished reveal!! I'll be snooping around for that one!! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing craftsmanship!! You are a master of your craft! Greetings from Montreal
I am an amateur carpenter, I have done plenty of trim, but this is like nothing I've ever seen. Absolutely incredible skills, my dude. I feel so bad because as soon as somebody goes to move furniture through there, the trim is gonna get wrecked.
Suggestion, rather than removing the moulding you could have made a thin cut across and inserted a stiff piece of cardboard or ?, scribed the profile and you would have been done, as the template is made of thin material you would be fine Thought myself how to do this 30 years ago, most difficult tool to find was a Mitre Rod You can use rigid foam insulation as a backer to help strengthen and lighten the moulding, your mix seemed to either be too stiff or too loose in the beginning A note to watchers, never leave the horse/template in the moulding as, as the plaster cures it expands and it will lock the horse within the profile and you will need to cut or break the moulding to get the horse out Traditionally mouldings, corbels and ceiling medallions were attached with a thin mix of plaster, as the wall or ceiling plaster is relatively dry, when you press the moulding to the wall the drier plaster will suck the moisture out of the thin wet plaster within 20-30 seconds and the bond is complete, this works for overhead medallions, the nice thing about this is that if you need to remove an old original one, that all you need to do is build a padded platform to catch it, take a broad drywall knife and dead blow mallet, put the knife edge at the intersection of the medallion and ceiling and give it a hard blow, it will break the bond at the intersection and you will save the medallion
Thank you for not adding music and just letting the sound of work and artistry shine.
You doing well sweeping, the plaster. I’m an ornamental plaster& architectural sculptor for nearly 40 years. Feel free to shoot me a message if you ever want to talk technique or anything else associated with the trade? I wouldn’t mind sharing some secrets with you as I’ve gotten older and retiring from it.. I’m glad to see some are still keeping the craft alive.
Worked at the trade most of my life. When I was a kid, the old timers would tell me how it was done. I'm 72 now, and you sir have shown me how it is done. You have all my respect, you are extremely talented.
Hi there, we might be related but only in the sense of age and that we both worked with plaster. There were two things I did not see in the video. 1) The plaster was not sieved before mixing and 2) he did not use lime in the mix to retard the plaster.
The old timers used horse hair as a stablizer.
@@1982nsu Unlike, nearly everyone on this thread, this guy isn't a plaster craftsman, he is a patient guy, probably a carpenter that knows enough to get the job done. I highly doubt he could skim out a wall with compound, let alone lime plaster walls.
There were high school throughout the major cities in Europe that taught these skills and how to make plaster roses and other decorative motifs.i worked with these men.
This isn't rocket science, but it does help if you know some tricks like the vinegar to retard the drying and the wax release agent.
I have seen this done in place (the final destination) and not exclusively remotely and installed. The times I have seen it installed, the fasteners popped the plaster out every heating season.
@@1982nsu Lime is added when running in place. For this type it's not used, as it needs to set then be removed and on to the next one. And seiving isn't necessary with the type of molding plaster he's using. But he should have let the plaster soak and handmixed it, he would have had more time .
I want to learn how to do this! I literally sat and watched the whole video lol…kind of meditative!
I am pretty much speechless. This was so beautiful to watch. I think the only thing better than watching a master craftsman, would be being one.
I'm a plasterer in Germany. I had a few things to say. First, I wanted to help anyone doing this. With experience you can guess the amount of water to use by eye. I suggest measuring it though. This guarantees that you always have enough material and you don't waste too much. You can make the measurement in 3 minutes, write it on your mold, and never need to calculate again.
First, measure the surface of your mold in cm. Height times width and approximate. If it's mostly a square, keep that measurement. A triangle cut in half, or a trapezoid. This can be approximated. Multiply this by 100cm and you'll have the volume. ( This equation will give you the water for 1 meter because it's an easy number to work with). The volume is in cm^3. Divide this by 1000 to give you dm^3 which is equal to Liters. The liter amount should be multiplied by your expected loss/waste. I usually calculate with 15% waste, so multiply your liter amount by 1.15. multiply it one more time by 0.7 to change your fresh mortar amount into water amount. This number is now how much water you need.
I'll give an example just to make sure. Let's say the mold is a 5cm by 5cm square. The surface is 25cm^2. The length is 100cm so the volume of this mold would be 2500cm^3 per meter. This is 2.5dm^3 which is also 2.5 liters. 2.5 liters is multiplied by your expected loss (if unsure always add just a bit more water. Nothing's worse than not having enough to finish a 95% finished mold that is now useless). I'll use 15%, so 2.5 × 1.15 = 2.875. this is multiplied by the water/plaster value of 0.7. 2.875× 0.7 = 2.0125 is the amount of water you need. It doesn't have to be precise. 2 liters is an adequate estimate. Now you know that this particular mold requires 2 liters of water per meter. It's super easy and you have this information in just a few seconds. If it's a one-time thing it's not that important, but if you're pulling 800 meters of this mold for a client, and waste 1-2 kg of plaster every run, it adds up pretty quickly and will cost you unnecessary money and wasted material that you have to dispose of.
Secondly, if possible use the same bucket of plaster for the whole piece. Measure your water, sprinkle the powder on top until small islands form. After letting it sit for 2-3 minutes until all the dry powder absorbs water, (it should look like the top of a desert which small cracks running through it) mix the upper 1/3 of the plaster with a whisk, not a machine. The more you move plaster, it becomes more soft for a short time then it's hardening process accelerates drastically afterwards. Mixing it by hand is highly recommended. Let the material become a little more still before putting it on the table. You can't build up layers if it's water. The most common mistake is not waiting long enough to start working the plaster. Build up the plaster on the table until it's about the same size as your mold. The first run through should by 80% filled already. Move the mold slowly using your hands to pinch and work the material. Material that starts spreading to the side can be scraped towards the top again go fill more holes. The first few runs can be done slowly and calming filling in most of the mold. Later the material is hard enough that you're pressing it into the mold instead of working/pinching it. One of they key points is only mixing the top 1/3 by hand. This means the top material which goes on the table first, hardens first and allows the softer fresher material in the bottom of the bucket to go on top and do a better job of flowing more easily into any gaps and allowing for a good surface. My previous recommendation about using one bucket is because plaster binds in a crystal structure. If you put new plaster on old plaster it might adhere for a while, but it's not a chemical connection. The likelihood of chipping, flaking, etc. Becomes much higher later down the road.
Man, very very beautiful. Most people wouldn't put the time and effort into making this so. Also the patience you do this with. Applause, you are a real artist.
Sadly I can picture somewhere down the road a new owner hating that "dated look" and wanting to install drop ceilings or some other abomination. As a contractor, I've seen it before 🫣
Absolutely nail my thoughts as well. The man is amazing at what he does. He even shows he's messing up at first, but learns and improves at each attempt. His house is going to look so amazing when he's "done." Really great stuff.
@@stevebengel1346 l agree, it's criminal.
Molding can really make a huge difference to the character house/building
Bro I watch a lot of RUclips. But I hardly ever watch a 30 minute video. Can't believe I sat through the whole 45 minutes. You are truly an artist and a craftsman. Great work
I'm glad you don't put videos out too often because I would never get anything done, I could sit and watch you work for hours. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. ❤
Lol. I was thinking the same😂
One word, Magnificent!
Breathtaking - especially for those who have tried something similar before. I've learned a lot in the last three quarters of an hour - it was worth every minute. Thanks a lot for this! Georg (from Germany)
A Queen Victoria called looking for a quote on interior decoration for someplace called Balmoral.
@@cv990a4 She'll be put on the list. Our artisan is doing an assignment in Florence at the moment.
Anyone else just stumble onto this and end up watching the whole thing because you were sucked into the process?
Bro, I'm a maintenance man for small-town government housing; we are about to be SO FANCY LOOKIN! lol
Yeah, I was about to go to breakfast but this stopped me. I am now watching it on my phone is my fav greasy spoon. Could not stop!
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It is heartwarming to see that a guy your age has become a Master of these skills. In an age where we are subjected to a lot horrible Modern architecture ( there is some great stuff as well, but much of it is just soul suckingly bad), it is great to see a true artisan who is able to repair and preserve classical architectural touches.
Thank you for your dedication to art.
I agree most modern architecture has no character or charm in my opinion
I rarely take the time to comment, but this is honestly some of the most impressive work I've seen on RUclips. The coving and arches were impressive, but that corner bead...wow. I never knew plaster of paris was so adaptable. You, sir, are an artisan!
What a single man can achieve 😂😂 see what I did there!
That corner IS FABULOUS!!!!! I was raised very close to San Marino California. As a young buck I was always upset at people paying us to demolish these type of hallways and living room decor… just to save money , And those clients never had appreciation for this art in their home. People who can afford this prefer not to repair these structures… and there is some awesome craftsmen who can still perform such as this gentleman. Hats 🎩 off. - where’s my whiskey 🥃???
Is there nothing that this man cannot do? Where on earth did he acquire such a amazing range of skills and expertise? I am truly in awe.
Cutting the aluminium is easier if you use a jewellers piercing saw, it’s designed to cut very fine lines
My dad used to do this, except he screwed batons to the wall and ceiling and ran the aluminium scraper between the batons casting the cornice in situ
@@MattDunny Oh man. I really don't know where to start. LOL Just one thing here: drawing profiles on a greased surface is very daring. What does he do if the profile is not ready yet? As the plaster expands it pushes the entire pod off the table. I'll give myself the rest. This is second year of teaching, if at all. I've been doing this shit for 40 years. But, he's still young. It'll be fine.
@@MooncakealiveMay enough can do that shit but likely the only shit you can do - whereas this fella seems to be able to do most things to artisan standards - and those he cannot - he just figures a way of doing it and adds another skill to his ensemble - meanwhile you are still gobbing off that you do that one shit good.
My thoughts exactly :)
Heavens above that was satisfying. It's a very forgiving medium plaster of Paris. Watching you brush in the butt joints it really was working with you. That's not to say your skill and control wasn't a major factor of course! The arch went so much better than I was anticipating, you basically used the techniques those artisans did 100+ years ago. Such a fabulous series. I assume we're all invited round for a toast when it's all done, yes?
I would pay the ticket from Denmark to come and sip cocktails with sandwichs and clap my hands in joy over this beautiful amount of work..!
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If you cut a hardboard or thin ply baffle just a tad bigger than the Ali blade and attach it over the Ali on the horse you can then build up,the bulk of the plaster moulding almost to the final surface .then remove the baffle and use the Ali blade for the final few passes to finish and Polish the final surface without the horse jamming or juddering as the plaster moulding layers swell and harden You get a good finish with far less effort
Nice work mate! I’ve done loads of this with an old mate of mine. We use to knock a hole in the ceiling and cut a slot with the joists not against, slide a piece of card in, scribe it then transfer it to zinc, make a similar kind of runner and run it in situ with a baton on the ceiling and wall keeping it true. He always had his smalltool in between his teeth covered in class A, you’d get thrown out for that now!
I chose this video over others. To the artist, you're amazing. What a craftsman
I’m an expert plasterer been on the trowel for 29 years and I got to say you’ve done a really nice job there, and it only took 45 mins 🤣
Have you done this sort of thing?
When I say your work is phenomenal, it’s an understatement. It’s like a masterclass in whatever you’re working on.
You are one talented fellow with an enormous amount of patience. Nicely done!
It's nice to see that this art has not been lost to the ages. Superb work.
And now he has passed it on.
Work and care like this is what is missing in our society... it is , unfortunatly, priceless...❤
Not missing, only that no one is willing to use it or pay for it. About the only place you can get work like this and get paid for it is Europe, especially France. It is exactly why they are the leaders in restoration, the arts, and craftsmanship. In the US, we don't preserve much, we gut it and "remodel" it, or tear it down and replace it with a box.
Pure skill and craftsmanship. Kudos to Mrs NYW for the patience and putting up with the dust but it’s worth it.
The attention to detail and care taken on this project is just amazing.
It always amazes me just how many different things you can lay your hand to, and you pretty much master all of them, a true master craftsman 😊
I wish more houses had this level of effort and care into them. It’s so much better than anything we’ve done cosmetic wise in the last 160 years
So true, but I can't even imagine the cost of this level of time, care and skill. Such restorations are only practical for very significant historical homes or churches. Luckily, these skills and techniques have not been lost to time. When Windsor Castle and Notre Dame Cathedrals burned, they had to scoured the world to find artisans competent for the restoration.
@@chrisgraham2904 Well, actually St Georges Chapel roof was restored by Carpenter Oak & Woodland from near Bath and France is full of 'compagnon' carpenters who are well-versed in traditional medieval carpentry and more than capable of the work required.
What an excellent upload. 👍 I served my time in the late ‘80s as a carpenter back when we were taught such things as Tusk Tenons to name but one old method.
I worked with plasterers who could do this fine work and I watched them make coving in a similar fashion to this and sometimes they’d do it in situ for small repairs. They could make and replicate anything. Brings back some good memories.
I take my hat off to you.
You were lucky to find people who could teach you that. I'm 71, did framing and finish in S. California and Colorado but never encountered craftsmen with those skills. Maybe because the homes in the west aren't old compared to those in the east.
Patience and Tenacity, a true craftsman, bringing the past into the future, for another 160 years, fantastic mate 👍
Brings back memories from my apprenticeship, one day a week for 3 years at York building college, we had our own cubicle to plaster which had a small version of a chimney breast so we had 4 internal angles and two external. Most of the time we would run in situ and once finished our tutor would mark the work then tell us to break it all of and then design a new more complicated piece and off we went again. I still make the odd pieces in my shed which can be quite rewarding and relaxing, I'm in my 46th year of plastering now so I'm ready for a rest. Great to see and keep up the good work. Paul at Fulford plastering.
I sat here absolutely fascinated, what a fantastic commitment to perfection. Loved every minute, thanks for inviting us along. I’m sure your mrs forgave you for all the dust for that end result.❤️❤️
and who said that long videos are a no nono in utube....i will spend an hour or two just watching this man do the magic...amazing.
"Forgave" Lol. Should be wondering what she did to deserve him. A little less entitlement wouldn't come amiss.
Absolutely brilliant! I'm not personally much of a fan of the high Victorian style like this, but when it's done to such exacting standards, so beautifully filmed and so precisely documented it's impossible not to just sit and watch in awe. Oh, and the scene of the artist materialising out of the dust is genius.
This felt so much more like watching a sculptor work as opposed to watching a home renovation. Very impressive!
Great job dear friend ❤🎉🎉🎉
I kind of dread the day when you are finished with the house 'cause its so impressive to watch you do all this great work!
When he's done with this one, he'll simply have to buy a new 150+ year old house to renovate.
I was worrying about exactly the same thing. Can we crowdfund to buy the place next door?
My late father was a fibrous plasterer. This video reminds me of the countless hours watching him when I was a kid. I am still mesmerised today watching you, even at 35 years old and having worked in numerous palaces. Keep up the great work. Chris
Mesmerized is the right word!
Now that was an impressive piece of craftsmanship, much like everything you produce!
When you put out a new video I know it’s gonna be good, yet you still manage to amaze me every time.
Thank you for taking the time to film and edit all of this, it is much appreciated!
Oh boy I do agree, I've been waiting for a new video for a long time, or so it seems. At one point I even suspected this channel to be over. Thx Russ for your work! love your channel.
EXCELENTE DEMOSTRACION DE ARTE Y TRABAJO, SALUDOS DESDE CUSCO PERU.
Usual high standards in place here! There is not just hand/eye skill at play, but an intuitive ability to do the right thing most of the time! He self depreciates which is how he learns from naturally occurring errors that we all make! Instinctive skills, born from an insightful imagination from childhood no doubt! It’s born in you! Great to watch thanks!
As a hobby frame maker (fine artist oil painter here) I appreciate this showcase of a method of plaster pulling I only read about in rare books. Having an actual human being from this century do it is fascinating.
I'm also a Yorkshireman, so I'm gonna comment "Not bad, that" and NYW knows how much of a compliment that really is in Yorkshire.
Sounds how we Finns compliment 🤠🇫🇮
Aye, aye, not bad *nods*.
I might go so far as to say its allreet.
Aye it was canny good as we Makems would say
We all know that after he was finished, he stood back, looked at his work and then with a quiet nod proclaimed "that'll do"
Unbelievable! Really excellent work there.
Thank you very much!
😊wunderbare Arbeit, ich bewundere deine Handwerklichen fähigkeiten sehr.
WONDERFUL WORK! Most young craftsmen have no experience with this art work. Truly exceptional. Thanks for showing your work & how it’s done.
Хорошая работа !
Мы делали подобное много лет назад ,для последних слоев использовали так называемый мертвый гипс. Долго его перемешивали с водой не давая схватится.Это сильно замедляет скорость затвердевания и делает его пластичным.Последние пару слоев получались идеально с одного прохода .
Удачи Вам в вашем деле .
You are annoyingly talented, your attention to detail is amazing! I’ve loved watching this house build, and your other projects
Your ability to do literally anything never ceases to amaze me. The exquisite craftsmanship, bringing new life to a beautiful home.
Joy in the idea, abstract thought, past experience, tools, careful manufacture, patient installation and fabulous result! Congratulations!!
Oh, time to go relax where there is no dust?!!!
To think there are people ripping original features like these out of homes in order to make them “modern”.
Thank God there are craftsmen like you out there willing to reverse that trend.
Subbed and liked in full appreciation of the time,effort and sheer brilliance of your work.
This video makes me sick. I'm 100% envious and the whole thing is nauseatingly wonderful. I love the skill, the artistry, workmanship, machines and the millions of shop tools and doodads you "happen to just have." Everything looks clean with no shortcuts on the assortment of supplies. Love it!
I've dabbled a bit doing my own plaster mouldings but ended up using a router and MDF in the end because it was just too expensive using plaster when factoring in the hours required...
The part I did do in plaster is something I'm proud of today, but only I can tell which is which ;)
I wish I had the patience you did because this came out stunningly beautiful! Plaster mouldings are never 100% true and perfect and thus feels more alive and warm whereas MDF is sterile and flat - but much faster. ;)
I hope your other half felt the dust was well worth the end results because damn this came out amazing looking!!! Cleaning up all that plaster in your workshop will probably take a few years though... Hahahaha!
Cheers from Sweden.
Saw this for the first time. The care, skill, patience and craftsmanship are incomparable.
The filming, editing, time-consuming tracking of timestamps, follow up reel etc and all that's needed to give this such a professional filming is amazing and admirable too.
Plus all the hassle of camera setting and checking, re checking and trying to get the best angles for viewers
I do like this channel no nonsense.
A lot of content creators do love the sound of their own voice,great to just watch a really competent tradesman do their work
You are a very brave man, even attempting this job, New Yorkshire Workshop! But you are also an accomplished craftsman. I take my hat off to you. You've done a magnificent job 👏🏻
I've said it before about your work, but if you think things through before you start ,plan what and how to do something and then have the confidence to do it ,it's amazing what a person can achieve.you should be Very Proud of your craftsmanship.Thank you.
I’m not sure if I’ve disliked any of your videos, but man, this one is my favourite, so far. I hope you make a video of the whole renovation when you’re finished.
You never stop to amaze me. I've spend the last 5 years turning an old 1840's warehouse into my home. And although I'm pretty proud of it and all the work we've put into it, you are on another level. I applaude your patience and dedication.
I’m a retired plasterer & when I was an apprentice the old blokes would make and repair cornices & ceiling roses. I had a good time learning from those old guys but if you made a mistake you’d get a clout round the head. Back when an apprenticeship lasted 5 or 6 years, not a weekend course and then you get city & guilds for skimming. This is lovely work, you should be proud of yourself. 👍👍👍👍
I won plasterer of the year in the 90,s in Glasgow trade school only bc my tradesman gave me a clout as I nearly failed my 1st year lol
Beautifully done. I'm a plasterer by trade and that was pure joy for me to watch, first class.
The amount of care and dedication to make all of this is beyond what i can express! I truly raise my hat to you for this amazing work of art and passion
You possess an impressive skill set. I've watched a bunch of your videos amd I'm blown away by your wide variety of skills. It's really tough to be that good at so many different things. You certainly have my respect.
Your artistry is from a time long ago! Incredible job on reproducing the original moulding and I loved seeing the whole process. Thank you very much!
You are truly the Jedi Master of fine restoration. Your work is nothing short of stunning. Thanks for the awesome videos.
In my top 5 most impressive videos. The skill, patience, persistence, passion, energy and drive this man has is amazing. Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you
It will never get boring watching you seńor. I only wish I knew how to make something happen like this for myself i.e. get the amazing skills you have (without eons of hardwork put in) & have the £'s/$'s etc to be able to buy a place and be able to do justice the way you do paying attention to detail and showing us minions how things are done the right way. Thank you...
Loving your attention to detail and the results are just brilliant, thank you so much for sharing.
The attention to detail is breathtaking. It's speaks to the pride you have in what you do.
i though i was dreaming....u showing exactly how is done, no crazy fast pace video, no waste of time watching an usless video, and no music...I am in heaven or what??? LOve LOVE this video...thank you for sharing knowledge .I want to do a simple crown molding since that is so freaking expensive...now i know how.
Same here, stumbled, fell down, and woke up here. It took me a couple of days but I watched the whole video. Great craftsmanship. Yes I said crafts MAN ship.
Just the other day I was thinking to myself I wonder how Russ is getting on with his house and his crazy CNC... 'very well' seems to have been the answer.
I didn't imagine that modern young people were capable of this kind of patient and careful attention to detail. You're a genuine artisan.
Beautiful workmanship.
I suspect that recording and editing this video required almost as much time and trouble as the renovation did. ;)
This is what you call TRUE CRAFTSMANSHIP. Ingenuity at its finest. I never knew how much I needed to watch this artisanal perfection.
Aye up love, cracking stuff. ❤
Thank you for the fantastic ASMR. No voice over. No horrid music. Subtitles held long enough to actually read and absorb. Great filming. And comedy ensued when you cut the stone in the hallway. Brill. Wonderful middle of the night I can't sleep in Sydney, NS, Can. material.
As a DIY bodging retired girlie I watched this with complete amazement. You are an incredible craftsman and I loved every second! I honestly assumed the old Edwardian moldings I grew up with were poured molds. I also now see how terribly heavy they are.
Thanks for this video ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
You are an artist, my man! Great job on this moulding. It took a lot of patience and trail and error to achieve this piece of art in the hallway. Kudo's!
Thank you for showing us not only optimal routines and letting us participate in the whole processes. Just great work!
The experience you have in such things is incredible. The knowledge behind it is unmistakably fabulous. It's a shame we hardly see this kind of work anymore due to the fact it's all about cheap and quick process nowadays.
Superb video russ 👌 👏 👍🏽
I'm 73. Growing up, my dad and 3 of his brothers never called anyone unrelated to build or repair anything in any trade. As a kid, I thought they could do it all. I grew up to become a millwright. I just got a masterclass in something that has fascinated me for most of my life as I have always loved old houses. Thank you
Outstanding result!
I detest the polystyrene coving in my house and I remember, as a child, helping my mum to install it in her house.
Plaster coving is in a different class and looks the part in the right type of house.
I’ve seen this technique before but your patience and dedication to the finished result is admirable.
Thank you for sharing your project.
Its such an agony waiting for your next videos to arrive 2 months is too long lol i could happily watch you at work every single day your videos are engrossing and calm i constantly re watch your older videos over and over to get my daily fix of your amazing work i especially loved the full build video of the cnc machine
I never knew how those types of decrotive featurers were made so thank you for that, I also am thrilled someone still does this kind of work. AWESOME!
Absolutely amazing! So ingenious the way you got the same shape. Nothing to say but what a great job, man!
A true craftsman at work, thank you for sharing.
love this! often appreciated the mouldings in old houses - this makes me appreciate them even more! 🤩
A simple click of the 'like' button isn't enough to convey my appreciation of the skill and work involved in this video, I am in awe!
You must feel justly proud.
I also loved the accurate walrus impression at 33:48 😄Jane ❤
Wow that turned out magnificent! Would really love to see the finished hallway.
Pure artisan genius! Weeks of labour compressed into forty-five minutes of most enjoyable watching. Thank you.
Brilliant old world craftsmanship. The nearly lost art of plaster molding. The first step is not to think you can’t do something and you have proven this to be possible. You have gained a subscriber and my tremendous respect. I can’t wait to see more of your efforts!!!
I used to make this stuff. Try going the opposite direction also as it fill gaps in both ways and you should get full lengths. Great work 👍
i just think this whole process is just so cool, like... someone had to figure out you can do this, and then applied it as a completely unnecessary decorative feature. I love things like this, where its so simple but just completely outside of the normal realm of thought to those who aren't intimately involved in the artisan aspects of things.
This is actually the "cheap" version.
In the past, it was done with hammer and chisel, in limestone, in ancient Greek, Roman, and other Empires, as well as up to pre modern time, in churches, castles, government buildings etc.
It probably developed from making a necessary feature attractive...
Enhorabuena por un trabajo excelente. Premio a la paciencia. Gran satisfacción después de un gran esfuerzo, uno de los valores de las grandes personas. Aplausos.
This man who makes these videos is a genius beyond imagination. I can't believe one man can have so many mastered skill sets.
The results speak for themselves. You have done a great job - very interesting to watch!
From removing the moulding adding to it to copy it, to making the trough, making the moulding, to the finished plaster moulding hang there, so beautiful! Great wood working to moulding and plaster. Simply fanatastic workmanship.
I love old houses and plaster moulding. Your house looks a bit like ours was in Portsmouth, I miss it. Thanks for sharing.
You have a lot of great skill it looks beautiful❤
I usually have no interest in this kind of thing, however, I’ve just watched the whole video as it was fascinating! Absolutely frigging beautiful work 👏🏻👏🏻
Crazy how quickly you became a plaster of paris master. Good work👍
This is absolutely stunning!! Having lived in a few very old homes, I can truly appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry that goes into a restoration job like this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for not just ripping out the old details and either replacing it with crap from home depot or, even more nauseating, not putting back any mouldings!! WHYYYYY????? I am obsessed with architectural details and you, my friend, nailed it!! No pun intended!! This is a craft I really want to learn and sadly very few people actually know how to do properly! My expertise is faux fini finishes, period style embossed stencilling, gold foil, aging techniques, making my own plaster appliques etc. My mind is racing with ideas for this hallway and ceiling!! I am a true believer that white ceilings with no detail should be against the law!! haha I'm sure whatever you did with this home is absolutely gorgeous!! And if those are the original mosaic tile floors, I hope you were able to save them, they look gorgeous. Some homes covered the floors with linoleum during some dark and depressing time period, when repairing them was just too expensive, so I hope yours are the real thing!! I also hope you posted the finished reveal!! I'll be snooping around for that one!!
Thanks so much for sharing your amazing craftsmanship!! You are a master of your craft!
Greetings from Montreal
I know what I want to do when I grow up!!! Too bad I’m in my 60’s. This is amazing work. You should be very proud and happy!
I am an amateur carpenter, I have done plenty of trim, but this is like nothing I've ever seen. Absolutely incredible skills, my dude. I feel so bad because as soon as somebody goes to move furniture through there, the trim is gonna get wrecked.
that was a very time-consuming job but you did a super job of it, great video hope you have more there super interesting
Exceptional work, a true pleasure to watch !
This is true craftmanship.
Youre are so patience in what you are doing.
Can’t stop watching.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Suggestion, rather than removing the moulding you could have made a thin cut across and inserted a stiff piece of cardboard or ?, scribed the profile and you would have been done, as the template is made of thin material you would be fine
Thought myself how to do this 30 years ago, most difficult tool to find was a Mitre Rod
You can use rigid foam insulation as a backer to help strengthen and lighten the moulding, your mix seemed to either be too stiff or too loose in the beginning
A note to watchers, never leave the horse/template in the moulding as, as the plaster cures it expands and it will lock the horse within the profile and you will need to cut or break the moulding to get the horse out
Traditionally mouldings, corbels and ceiling medallions were attached with a thin mix of plaster, as the wall or ceiling plaster is relatively dry, when you press the moulding to the wall the drier plaster will suck the moisture out of the thin wet plaster within 20-30 seconds and the bond is complete, this works for overhead medallions, the nice thing about this is that if you need to remove an old original one, that all you need to do is build a padded platform to catch it, take a broad drywall knife and dead blow mallet, put the knife edge at the intersection of the medallion and ceiling and give it a hard blow, it will break the bond at the intersection and you will save the medallion
Do you have something planned for the hallway floor? Those tiles look great.