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Coarse Stuff for Plastering

the different substances are thoroughly incor- Coarse stuff, or lime and hair, as it is some- porated. Let the compound cool, and then lay times called, is prepared in the same way as it on a stone covered with powdered whitena stone covered with powdered whitencommon mortar, with the addition of hair ing, and heat it well until it becomes of a procured from the tanner, which must be well tough and firm consistence. It may then be mixed with the mortar by means of a three- put by for use, covered with wet cloths to pronged rake, until the hair is equally dis- keep it fresh. When wanted for use it must tributed throughout the composition. The be cut into pieces adapted to the size of the mortar should be first formed, and when the mould, into which it is forced by a screw lime and sand have been thoroughly mixed, press. The ornament, or cornice, is fixed to the hair should be added by degrees, and the the frame or wall with glue, or with white whole so thoroughly united that the hair shall appear to be equally distributed throughout.