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How are the statues of the dead people in Pompeii made?
The volcanic ash coated some of the bodies like a shell. Scientists forced plaster into these shells thereby getting a lifelike statue.
What are the different types of plaster of Paris?
No, there are not different types of plaster of Paris. However, there are different types of plaster. There is plaster of Paris, pottery plaster, Puritan pottery plaster, Cerami-Cal, and Hydrostone.
How do you clean walls?
Roughcast walls, like stucco or plaster can be cleaned using a mild detergent and water. For large walls a mop can also be used to clean the roughcast walls just like cleaning a floor.
What is made out of plaster?
There are a couple types of plaster that can be used for interior walls. One form of plaster is lime plaster; it is made up of calcium hydroxide and sand. Cement plastic is a mixture of sand, water, portland cement, and suitable plaster.
Would it be safe to dry a volcano made of plaster of Paris in a oven at a low temperature?
There are several types of plaster...so it all depends on the type of plaster you use. Lime plaster...may work...dry plaster is what they use for walls and stuff...maybe if the temp is very low it may work but I think plaster is flammable to an extent
What can you use to make a statue for your project?
papier mache plaster of paris clay polystyrene
How can you clean white plaster walls?
Just paint it white!!
What is the best way to keep a white statue in my entry way clean without messing it up?
clean the statue with a warm soap and water solution.
Meaning when a statue of jesus breaks off a hand?
Either someone was just being malicious or the scultor should have used a better grade of plaster.
Your pH is up but pool is still green?
Ph is up doesn't correlate with a clean pool. The pH needs to be lower to get it clean. And then you need chlorine, probably lots of it to get it clean; try 8 gallons of liquid or 20lbs of tricolor. Trichlor is good for white plaster pools. If you have a colored plaster, it would be better to use Dichlor.
Which sand do you use to plaster inside brick wall?
You need a clean sharp washed riversand cement and lime.
What should you use as a base for a paper mache statue?
Use a empty, clean tuna can.
How are the statues of the dead people in Pompeii made?
The volcanic ash coated some of the bodies like a shell. Scientists forced plaster into these shells thereby getting a lifelike statue.
How do you determine what kind of paint is on your swimming pool?
First you have to determine if is in fact a painted pool. If it is a plaster pool then usually there is no paint unless it was painted because of age and damaged plaster. You most likely do not want to paint a plaster pool - have it acid washed to clean plaster. Not sure how to determine what type paint. You would have to have the paint chips anaylized to determine if it is a chlorinated base paint or epoxy paint. Ken
How do you clean a plaster of Paris sculpture?
Here is an excellent answers I found on another answer site. See if it helps you. I have provided a link below.
What are the different types of plaster of Paris?
No, there are not different types of plaster of Paris. However, there are different types of plaster. There is plaster of Paris, pottery plaster, Puritan pottery plaster, Cerami-Cal, and Hydrostone.
Why is plaster of Paris called plaster of Paris?
Gypsum plaster (plaster of Paris) ( CaSO4·½H2O ) A large gypsum deposit at Montmartre in Paris led gypsum plaster to be commonly known as "plaster of Paris"
