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POTTERY PLASTER [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
  • Concrete Construction
OBS

... a selection of calcium gypsum ground very fine. It has a very fine powdery form which brings out details in ornamental trim, cornices and cast work.

OBS

casting plaster: ... a fine plaster used to give smoother castings for plaques and statuary. It is highly plastic and has great surface hardness and strength.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Liants et mastics (Construction)
  • Bétonnage
CONT

Plâtre de semi-hydrate. Plâtres à mouler pour les arts et l'industrie. Ce sont des plâtres constitués en général essentiellement de semi-hydrates préparés à partir de gypse sélectionné selon les techniques particulièrement élaborées et capables de manifester avec toute la régularité industriellement requise les plus hautes performances.

Spanish

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