Category Archives: How-To

Stars belong in the sky, not on my walls

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Carrie

Starring. What is it? It can mean a lot of things, according to Merriam Webster, but in this case, I’m referring to something else. When it comes to plaster, “starring” is what happens when pigment isn’t fully integrated into the … Continue reading →

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Info on Advanced Applications with Lime

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Carrie

Here’s a photo of a set of our American Clay display doors. Lime-gauged and limewashed samples are the 5th and 6th columns (if you’re viewing left to right). The vivid colors on the far right sides of each door are … Continue reading →

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Math, plaster, and details in-between…

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Carrie

This blog entry will talk about the challenges (okay, my challenges) of being an artisan working with the technical side of clay plaster. I’ll also touch on some techniques that help me keep track of my work in hopes that … Continue reading →

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Color and Light

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Carrie

In this post, I’ll talk briefly about ways to ensure happiness with your wall color by taking LIGHT into consideration during your project planning. I recently received an email from a client in Texas who was dying to know the … Continue reading →

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Go ahead! Break the rules…

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Carrie

It’s not uncommon for someone to call us asking if it’s okay to add more or less of a pigment to achieve a color they’re seeking. In this post, I’m giving you permission to break the rules. A typical conversation … Continue reading →

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Unusual Mica Finish

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Carrie

I’m in the middle of formulating an unusual custom sample, and figured some of you might appreciate what I’m learning in the process. Late last week, a customer sent me a sample and requested that I match its appearance. As … Continue reading →

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Get the Look – Raw Concrete

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Carrie

Image Source – Nested Yellow A client recently posted a comment on a blog post that I felt would be a worthy feature here in my little color corner. Occasionally, I receive calls asking how to achieve the look of … Continue reading →

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Contractors…Help us help you!

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Carrie

In addition to my typical duties as a color specialist, I also frequently field questions from customers in need of technical help with American Clay. As the manufacturer, we probably get the biggest variety of technical questions than probably any … Continue reading →

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Color of the Week – Wheat

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Carrie

Another week, another new color. I’ve combined two of our most popular colors – A soft yellow and a neutral tan. I was curious to see the results of this combination. Would two winning colors create a third worthy of … Continue reading →

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Color of the Week – Mountain Haze

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Carrie

This week’s featured color was a request from one of our Facebook followers from Pennsylvania. It’s a gentle, blue-purple shade that was created by combining the equivalent of 1 color pack each of Baton Rouge and Bluefield into one 50-lb … Continue reading →

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