Additives
UP & EZ Binder
Small Flake Mica
Small Mica Flakes are a textural additive that gives any American Clay finish an extra sparkle.
A natural textural additive that is highly reflective and is mixed into the clay prior to application, Small Mica Flakes are used to add more of a shimmer to the surface of any American Clay finish.
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Each package of Small Mica Flakes is mixed into one bag of plaster.
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Small Mica Flakes are less than 1/32" in size.
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Mica is mixed into the second coat of plaster only (unless using Enjarre)
Large Flake Mica
Large Mica Flakes are a textural additive that gives any American Clay finish an extra sparkle.
A natural textural additive that is highly reflective and is mixed into the clay prior to application, Large Mica Flakes are used to add more of a shimmer to the surface of any American Clay finish.
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Each package of Large Mica Flakes is mixed into one bag of plaster.
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Large Mica Flakes are between 1/16" and 3/8" in size.
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Mica is mixed into the second coat of plaster only (unless using Enjarre)
Textural Straw
Straw is a natural textural additive that gives any surface a distinctive feel. It can be used to create a number of different styles including achieving a comparable match to the classic adobe finish.
Straw is mixed into the clay prior to application. We recommend Straw in all of our plasters except Porcelina™.
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Each package of Straw is mixed into one bag of plaster.
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Each bag of Straw contains approximately 1 quart of material.
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Straw additive is mixed into the second coat of plaster only
When & how to use additives:
For extra texture
Mica- All of our plasters have a natural sparkle from the marble dust aggregate. For extra sparkle Mica flakes are used to add more of a shimmer to the surface of any American Clay finish.
Straw- adding straw gives and old Adobe look and feel, Straw is a textural additive that provides the finished look of American Clay with a different dimension.
During the mixing stage
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Start by adding 1 gallon of water and about 1/3 of the bag of plaster to a 5 gallon bucket.
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Mix well with a mixing paddle until you get a slurry.
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At this point you will add all your desired additives:
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Up & EZ, pigment, mica, and/or straw.
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From there you will continue adding plaster and water until the desired consistency is reached.
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Follow the application steps.
If using straw- it is best to let the plaster mixture with the straw sit overnight before using. OR soak the straw in water for at least 30 minutes prior to mixing.