Alternative (EASY!) Method to plastering scenery (Pics!)

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Here is the paper towel in place. Be sure to press out any air bubbles as you see fit.

   

Now, sprinkle more plaster onto the top of the paper towel. This is to get both sides of the paper towel coated with plaster - the same effect as soaking it in ready mixed plaster.

   

Wet the newly applied plaster so it will set. You can repeat steps 7 and 8 as often as you like to get the desired thickness/appearance that you are looking for.

   

am a little impatient, so I used a blow dryer to dry up any excess run off water. This allows you to dry the area without having to touch your work.

While this gets rid of the run off water, it doesn't dry the scenery, so be sure not to touch it yet! (Unless you are making changes to the texture by means of some tool... in that case, now is the time to do it, while the plaster is still "pasty.")

   

Here is a sample area I did last night using the same techniques outlined here. Allowed to dry overnight, it's hard as a rock, but very light weight!

   

Well folks, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Questions/Comments welcome!

-Aaaaaaallllllleeeeeexxxxxxxx
(Some of you will get this joke)

For the rest of you:
-Alex