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Fascinating Inventions: New Waterproof and Breathable Cast

Injuries are painful and inconvenient as is, but plaster casts that you have to wear for weeks make the whole experience even more miserable, unhygienic and very itchy.

An Effective Solution to Water Stains on Drywall

The bleach will fade the stain, but it will also eradicate any mold deep in the plaster. Note that this only works with light-colored or white walls and ceilings, as it may bleach darker pigments, and you'll need to paint over it.

Your Smile For Today Has Arrived!

I'll survive, but not without a huge smile plastered across my face. Enjoy this incredibly fun series of cute animals at their sweetest. Submitted by: Rajesh Sourash Your Smile For Today Has Arrived! animals, cute, adorable, cute overload These animals are so adorable, we just can't stand it!

The Mysterious Ajanta Caves are Full of Wonder...

To create them, a chisel was used to make room for plaster on the walls which was spread on the surface. Before it dried, the painter would paint on it, soaking it into the plaster so it became part of the surface. This method has been proven to survive for over 2000 years.

We Can’t Stop Laughing At These Silly Signs

From silly wordplay to unexpected humor, these 17 funny and hilarious signs from various corners of the world are sure to brighten your day and leave you with a smile plastered across your face. Check them out now! Related: These Signs Are As Funny As They Are Inaccurate! 1. "Mostly"? 2.

These Two Churches Are Among The World's Most Beautiful

The decor is finished off with gilded plaster and wood carvings. Built over a 160-year period, La Compañía is arguably the finest example of Spanish Baroque architecture in South America. The Church and Monastery of St.

Peter Kogler's Illusion Art Is Something to Behold!

By plastering the walls with his optical illusions he challenges your sense of depth and sanity. Earlier this year, Kogler's recent pieces were on show at the ING Art Center in Brussels and at ERES-Stiftung in Munich. You can check out some of his stunning works below.

Beware of This Hazard If Your Home Was Built Before 1970

The slots in the walls were simply covered with plaster and the entire practice was forgotten. The whole ordeal completely slipped out of our collective memory until someone tried to knock down an old wall.

A Few Facts that Will Make You Grin Today!

But there are also some very happy facts in this world, so for a great start to your day, we'd like to introduce you to 15 happy, funny and adorable facts that'll plaster a great big smile on your face! Norway knighted a penguin.

Recycle All Your Waste With These Great DIY Systems

All you need is some plaster, Styrofoam, and corrugated cardboard. Spread the plaster across the cardboard, and layer with your Styrofoam. Sandwich between another piece of cardboard and let it dry. 6.

Michelangelo's David Looks Even More Astonishing Up Close

” source It’s said that Michelangelo based his image of David upon typical representations of the God Hercules, who was considered an important figure in Florence. source When a replica of David was made for Queen Victoria by the Grand Duke of Tuscany, the royal was so offended by its nudity that a plaster

These Beautiful Antique Items Have Been Touched by History

"There's something about a jet black cartonnage (layers of linen or papyrus covered with plaster) binding lit up with gold gilt, highlighted with flowering designs. The book is Le Manuscrit Bleu, 1848." 6. 

This Is What the City of Rome Looked Like 1700 Years Ago

The plaster model is a 1:250 scale facsimile of the imperial city of Rome circa 306-337 AD, at which point the city had reached its largest dimensions.