tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489767692024968851.post1532521502005882000..comments2023-04-07T02:24:15.980-07:00Comments on Fresco or Bust: 09_Fresco with marble dustKrrrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05577146879587194160noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489767692024968851.post-86662965891249464172011-06-14T23:53:30.485-07:002011-06-14T23:53:30.485-07:00A fresco needs 6-8 coats of lime plaster starting ...A fresco needs 6-8 coats of lime plaster starting with a larger aggegate and ending with a very fine marble dust. it will dry very slowly. Over hardybacker it is drying to quickly and tend to crack.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489767692024968851.post-42302044765978459072010-10-14T13:01:51.885-07:002010-10-14T13:01:51.885-07:00Is it normal for the fresco to start cracking befo...Is it normal for the fresco to start cracking before you're done painting? <br /><br />What effect would there be with a light mist or humidifier? I'm guessing that it would crack eventually when dry. <br /><br />What did you do to cover the cracks?<br />Fascinating!<br />hdevogt@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com