Hi guys
Just thought I'd say hello.
I'm an Interior Decorator living in penicuik (near Edinburgh ) scotland and have had my own business for 12 years.
I've recently found venetian plaster and have booked to go on a course in yorkshire with the Polished Plaster Co in the summer.
I cant wait
cheers
scott

Scott, Welcome to the family.Hope to hear from you often with your question or answers on all types of topics.
Ken.

thanks Ken,I'm sure I'll have loads of questions for you all but I think I might be short of answers.
I cant wait to do this course, it seems so interesting and an amazing finish.
Look forward to all of your advice.
Here's the 1st question though probably silly.....Is venetian plaster basically the same in Scotland, Italy,America,Canada or does it differ? The reason I ask is I've noticed different names, ie Stucco,Polished plaster,Venetian plaster.
cheers
Scott

Hi Scott,

Welcome to plaster talk. My wife and I toured Scotland for our honeymoon 10 years ago, we loved it.

The short answer is no, not all ventian plaster's are the same. The very term "ventian plaster" gives rise to ask "What is that?", which will lead to many differnt answers.

The great thing about Safra plaster's are that there are so many differnt stlyes to choose from.

Hi shmarky
Brilliant mate!!
Where about did you go to?
I've lived in Glasgow ,Isle of Skye, Edinburgh and Penicuik.
I was born in Thurso so I've been to the four corners of scotland and more.
Glad you enjoyed it.
whats Safra plaster ? I've never heard of it.
Is it Italian?
Excuse my ignorance

Hi Scott,Safra is a manufacturing company,located in Villa Franca,Italy.That is about 5 miles from Verona Italy.
Safra manufactures 100% Lime base plasters,Lime based,Acrylic modified plasters,Acrylic/Resin plasters,Cellulose and Synthetic Elastomeric plasters plus a few more.
Look up Safra on the Web.www.safracolors.it.Then hit on Arte/nova.
Ken.

We stayed in Glascow for a few days. I loved it just a real nice small city. We toured around that area a bit. Wanted to do a day trip over to Edenburough but it was our honeymoon and we had a real nice suite at the Marriot. . Went up to Aberdeen then down through the Highlands, stayed at a B&B in the highlands and it was wonderful.

There is a Safra distribator in the UK but not sure where.

Ray Munn LTD is the distributor in the uk.
ive tried the safra website but it says that it is under construction

Scott welcome...Scottish side is MacLeod of Lewis on Skye...but I'm really Canadian, raised in US. screwed up I know. Was at British Open St. Andrews 95, stayed in Luchers (sp), love the country...an the falic symbol memorial to W. Wallace...... welcome, truly

Hi Scott,

Welcome to to site. I would love to get to Scotland someday. My maiden name is Wallace. I would love to see that memorial. Family history, fascinating.

Hi Graham. How r u?

Hi joan ,
Wallace is a fantastic name to have over here,
If you get over to see the monument make sure you miss the one of braveheart fame and go to the real one...Graham , i've played St Andrews amazing course...pity I'm crap at golf