Victorian Woodshop - Victorian Plaster Accents for home wall decoration

Victorian - Plaster Accents

"Hand Crafted Victorian Ornamentation Plaster Accents"

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Ornamental Plaster

Video on Ornamental Plaster

The artistic use of ornamental plaster dates back to early Grecian times and perfected by Roman Empire artisans. The craft was passed on through the guild systems of the middle ages and reached a high point in Victorian architecture. We are pleased to offer these pieces for you to utilize in your home decoration projects.
I offer the plaster castings in two forms. Just primered and ready to paint so they can be applied to any wall for painting the same color as your wall. This is a stunning subtle look where the casting become part of your wall. The second is pre painted in any of our 20 authentic Victorian Milk Paint Colors. Instructions for applying to walls is at the bottom of this page.

All items are cast here in the shop from scratch and can add stunning beauty to any room.

- Available Painted in 20 Authentic Victorian Period Milk Paint Colors -

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We only use the finest best grade cast plaster in our production.   - Click on Pictures for larger detailed views

Curved Scroll Set

Shown here in Lexington Green

Set of two pieces, one right and one left facing cast plaster Victorian ornaments. Each piece measures approx. 9 1/2 inches long and 4 3/4 inches wide.

INTERIOR USE: Available hand painted here in the shop in 20 period authentic Victorian Milk Paint Colors. I also offer the option of shipping with just a plain white primer coat for your custom painting. For more information on Period Milk Paint, see below. For interior decoration use only.

Accent Item # A-101

Curved Scrolls - Set of Two

$18.95 set.

One right and one left facing

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Before and After staircase design - Ceiling ornamentation *

Shell Medallion

Example: Slate Blue Milk Paint

Beautiful Victorian Shell Medallion. Measures approx. 9 1/2 by 5 3/8 inches.

INTERIOR USE: Available hand painted here in the shop in 20 period authentic Victorian Milk Paint Colors. I also offer the option of shipping with just a plain white primer coat for your custom painting. For more information on Period Milk Paint, see below. For interior decoration use only.

Accent Item # A-102

Shell Medallion

$14.95 ea.

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Large Fancy Scroll

Shown here in Mustard Yellow Milk Paint
INTERIOR USE: Available hand painted here in the shop in 20 period authentic Victorian Milk Paint Colors. I also offer the option of shipping with just a plain white primer coat for your custom painting. For more information on Period Milk Paint, see below. For interior decoration use only.

Measures approx. 13 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches

Accent Item # A-106

Large Scroll

$14.95 ea.

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Trim Sections

Shown here in Barn Red Milk Paint

Victorian Plaster trim sections. Each piece measures approx. 9 5/8 long by 2 inches tall. As these pieces are normally installed butting end to end, I highly suggest purchasing a pint of matching Milk Paint below if you are having them painted here. This way you can match any touch up work you may find necessary after installation.

INTERIOR USE: Available hand painted here in the shop in 20 period authentic Victorian Milk Paint Colors. I also offer the option of shipping with just a plain white primer coat for your custom painting. For more information on Period Milk Paint, see below. For interior decoration use only.

Accent Item # A-105

Trim - Section

$8.95 ea.

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Shell and Scroll Set

Shown here Bayberry Green Milk Paint

Set of three pieces. One right and one left facing cast plaster Victorian scroll ornaments with a center shell medallion. Shell Medallion measures approx. 9 1/2 by 5 3/8 inches. Each scroll piece measures approx 8 inches long by 3 1/4 inches high.

INTERIOR USE: Available hand painted here in the shop in 20 period authentic Victorian Milk Paint Colors. I also offer the option of shipping with just a plain white primer coat for your custom painting.

Accent Item # A-103

Scroll and Shell Set of Three Pieces

$29.95 set.

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Fancy Scroll Set

Shown here in Driftwood Milk Paint

Set of two, one right and one left facing cast plaster Victorian Scroll Ornaments. Each piece measures approx. 8 inches long by 3 1/4 inches high. Can be used in quite a variety of design applications.

INTERIOR USE: Available hand painted here in the shop in 20 period authentic Victorian Milk Paint Colors. I also offer the option of shipping with just a plain white primer coat for your custom painting. For more information on Period Milk Paint, see below. For interior decoration use only.

Accent Item # A-104

Fancy Scrolls - Set of Two

$16.95 set.

One right and one left facing

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Tub of Joint Compound

Joint compound for attaching your plaster ornaments to interior walls. This compound can be purchased at any hardware store but I offer it here to save you a trip to the store.

Accent Item # A-200

Joint Compound for attaching to walls

$00.00 ea.

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Authentic period Victorian Milk Paint

Order your own Milk Paint in any of our 20 original colors.

Sold in Pints. Mixed with water makes enough to form one pint of paint. For more information on Milk Paint, and Victorian Woodshop videos on application (We are an authorized distributer for the Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company - see our MILK PAINT INFORMATION PAGE

Any of the items on this page can be ordered unfinished for your custom painting

PINT

Original Milk Paint for use on bare untreated surfaces

$9.95 ea.

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Painting

Cast plaster ornaments are quite easy to paint. I pre seal them here in the shop prior to shipping so there is no prep work for you to do on your end. Spray paint, brush method or Antiquing kit found in your local home or hardware store.

How to Apply to your Wall

Pre painted pieces, follow below directions and use a rag with warm water to clean up around the edges after mounting.

Step 1.

Using joint compound and a flat edged trowel, smear it on to the back of the plaster piece. Completely cover the back, all the way out to the edges. We sell joint compound above, or it can be purchased at any hardware store.

Step 2.

Place your casting on the wall where you wish to mount it and hold in place.

Hold small pieces in place for about 1 minute. Larger pieces need to be held in place for around 5 minutes.

Step 3.

With it now mounted in to place, you will want to fill any distance between the piece and the wall to make it become a solid part of the wall itself. This step creates a more "professional" and "finished" look.

It's easy to do this. Simply get some joint compound on to your finger and spread it between the plaster piece and the wall. Smooth it as you go.

Step 4.

Allow it to dry and either leave pure white or paint the color of your wall.

Installation clean up is easy

Use rag with warm water to do any clean up

Milk Paint Painted Pieces - For Interior Use Only

Exterior use pieces are cast differently and shipped sanded with white primer ready to paint

For more information on Milk Paint, the Authentic Paint of the Victorian Period, and to order your own Milk Paint for custom painting....see - MILK PAINT INFORMATION -    I apply a coat of clear semi-gloss lacquer to protect the paint. Really beautiful option for those wishing a hand painted look in their decorating. We only use authentic Victorian era period Milk Paint in our painting process. No plastic paints, no spray painting. All painting is done by hand using traditional methods and brushes.

WHAT IS MILK PAINT?....please read

MILK PAINT is a deep rich Victorian period authentic paint found on existing antique furniture. From a time when you didn't run down to the hardware store to buy paint...but made it yourself.

It may seem strange to us today, but not that very long ago we couldn't run down to the corner hardware store and pick out a can of paint. That's right, we used to make it ourselves. For several hundred years now it has been called MILK PAINT.

It is mixed in small batches from powder and uses true earth pigments. This paint was also very popular on Shaker and Colonial furniture. The formula itself dates back to Ancient Egypt and relatively more modern frescos from the Renaissance forward. Until the turn of the last century, this is the paint people used.   And like the paints used hundreds of years ago...the color will not fade...ever. Modern paints just can not compare. I have been experimenting with this paint for some time now and am pleased to be able to offer it here.

MILK PAINT IS A THICK RICH AUTHENTIC PAINT THAT DRIES WITH A TEXTURE, IT IS NOT A SMOOTH MODERN TYPE FINISH. EACH PIECE IS UNIQUE AND VERY TRADITIONAL

The paint is composed of milk protein, lime, clay and earth pigments such as ochre, umber, iron oxide, lampblack, etc. It is completely environment safe and non toxic...and dries hard as a rock....I'm not kidding.   Since the paint is entirely made from earth pigments, lime and protein, it is completely environmentally friendly. Great for toys, furniture, trim, cabinets or anything you want to have an instant vintage look.

I mix and apply the paint in the traditional style. That means with a true bristle brush. It is a thick rich paint, and the reaction from each mixed batch with each piece of wood is unique. Where modern oil and latex based can and spray paints tend to give a smooth even cover, the traditional Milk Paints tended to show the brush strokes, dried with streaks, and looked hand painted. If you are a purist, looking for that true authentic Country or Victorian painted look, texture, and color, the Milk Paint finish may fit your decorating needs.

For you Shabby Chic collectors, this is where it all started. The traditional Milk Paint is a heavy lime and clay based paint that will not fade. Over time, a piece would have been painted several colors and little bits rub off to show the color under the latest cover. These pieces are now highly collectable.

I can't express enough here how beautiful this paint is. So different and so traditional. I have been using this brand of Milk Paint for over 15 years now. It is without a doubt the best and most authentic Milk Paint on the market.   I wouldn't use anything else....and I have tried them all.    Made completely from scratch and pain staking attention to original formulas.
History of Milk Paint

Paint has been used by mankind since before recorded history, first as decoration, and much later as a protective coating. The oldest painted surfaces on earth were colored with a form of milk paint. Cave drawings and paintings made 8,000 years ago, even as old as 20,000 years ago, were made with a simple composition of milk, lime, and earth pigments. When King Tutankhamen's tomb was opened in 1924, artifacts including models of boats, people, and furniture found inside the burial chamber had been painted with milk paint.

Because the original formula for milk paint was so simple to make and use, it was for thousands of years a major form of decoration throughout the world. Over time, and in various places, different recipes, including milk protein(casein), lime, and pigments were tried, producing varying results in durability. Many of these coatings also provided weatherproofing, while others disintegrated, leaving only a permanent stain on the painted surface. The variations included adding substances such as olive oil, linseed oil, eggs, animal glue, or waxes. Over the centuries, better recipes were found that could produce a durable coating, which could last indefinitely. The colors on the walls painted at Dendaras, even though exposed to the open air for centuries, are as vivid today as they must have been 2000 years ago.

How to use Milk Paint Instruction Videos by the Victorian Woodshop

NOTE: I have split this video into two segments for faster loading. In the videos I go through the process of Milk Painting a piece and talk about the history of this true authentic paint of the Victorian period. I offer Milk Paint to my customers for do it yourself type projects and made these videos for that purpose, but they also do double duty and explain the process when I am painting your pieces here in the shop.

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