This section is from the book "Notes On Building Construction", by Henry Fidler. Also available from Amazon: Notes on building construction.
Fine sand is sometimes thrown on to the last coat while it is wet, with a view to imitating the rough surface of stone.
Fresco is painting on plaster done while it is wet. It requires to be performed with great rapidity, and with care, as the work cannot be altered.
 
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