Category Archives: Resources

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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Paint matches for American Clay colors

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Carrie

Of all the blog posts I’ve written in the last 2 years, the most popular entry is this one, in which I identify paint colors that are most similar to our standard American Clay colors. We’ve recently introduced some new … Continue reading →

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The skinny on Snow Canyon and Oyster Bay

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Carrie

One of our most popular colors is Snow Canyon. What some people don’t realize, though, is that there’s more to Snow Canyon than meets the eye. In this post, I’ll give you some background information on this beloved color that … Continue reading →

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One color in three different strengths

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Carrie

I filled a sample order today, and realized that these colors may be worth sharing on the blog. Here’s a photo of (from left to right) Palomino Valley in full strength, half-strength, and 10% strength. I have a Snow Canyon … 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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50 Blogs About Color

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Carrie

I received an email this week from a woman who let me know that my blog had been featured as one of the “Top 50 Blogs About Color”. I took a look at the list, and it’s got some really … Continue reading →

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New color app available

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Carrie

Today, I noticed a post from Benjamin Moore on Facebook that announced a new color app for iPhones and iPads. I haven’t had a chance to use it much, yet, but it’s only free for the next few days, and … Continue reading →

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The effect of clay on color

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Carrie

In this post, I’m going to address a pesky problem that can affect the resulting color of your American Clay wall, as well as talk about what you can do to minimize potential for problems. American Clay has been around … Continue reading →

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Discerning clients need to know…

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Carrie

Today’s post is as much for dealers, applicators, and artisans as it is for clients considering having American Clay installed in a space. In this blog entry, I’ll talk about a scenario we see occasionally, and how a client should … Continue reading →

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Binders and their effects on color

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Carrie

American Clay offers multiple binders to use with our plasters. These binders serve to help the clay adhere properly to a wall surface, and depending on your needs, you might need one over another. In this particular blog entry, I’ll … Continue reading →

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