Solid Plastering. Building a Pediment

This film shows the rebuilding of the pediment at Camberwell Town Hall, Melbourne in 2015.

[@janspeyer5887]

Real craftsmanship. I used to 'play' with cement and ornaments in Italy but not at this level.

[@robertelie1434]

Brilliant work hands of Artisans. Men like made this country what it once was .Through hard work and pride in their work.

[@jimkanzelmeyer7722]

This is a great example of the high energy and skill required to create. Beautiful craftsmanship and your music track lends symmetric balance to your video! Inspirational. Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@dougpeery6888]

It's great that the masons and other craftsmen were given credit for their work. So many great projects like these credit is given to the Architect, and the General contractor. The true artisans, are simply forgotten.

[@dougpeery6888]

@tanon if it doesn't matter, then why does the Architect, and General contractor need their names on a big plaque?

[@dougpeery6888]

@tanon I was in old faithful a while back, the fireplace in the lodge has stones that are huge! Like 3'x4'. Up 15 ft above the floor. I would have loved to see a plaque that said who the masons were that built it 100 years ago in Yellowstone with no forklifts, or power. Now it's just a bunch of forgotten masters that no one will ever know about.

[@dougpeery6888]

@tanon I am a master mason for 47 years. I have probably built an entire city in my career. I also do historical restoration, and have been involved in several high profile masonry restoration projects. Not only do I appreciate the work of an artisan, I like to know a little about the craftsman himself. A name on a plaque is no different than a painter signing a painting. Research can be done from that name, and a genealogical record could be done. That interests me, I like to read what's on a plaque, I don't give a shit about your opinion. So, roll that into a ball and shove it up your ass.

[@1O1Matthew232]

These are men of a skilled craft preforming works that will be looked upon for decades by the eye countless observers. Herald to the artisan who works in the cold of the morning, heat of the afternoon sun and rain to you the highest tribute is paid, longevity.

[@dgb5820]

Australian workmanship is still strong, well done gentlemen

[@petezachjens4121]

Amazing what can be made ,skill level is unreal

[@gigiogdb1]

Since I was a child I dreamed of seeing how this art is done, I am passionate about engineering because of these beautiful details, and congratulations for the work.

[@manjichromagnon5480]

Lots of it is carved stone

[@TheFloorBoys]

Man, I could watch this video a thousand times. Talking about a gift. This is way past talent. Shit. My brother is talented. This is a gift...

[@henryalexanderzspataataram8288]

TheFloorBoys

[@greensandgroper1915]

People walk past these without a glance of their complexity. That was gold. Glad it is documented for reference. Thankyou!

[@pinecorey]

Just a beautiful WORK of art. All I can say is WOW. So much patience and knowledge is needed to build this structure. Unbelievable.

[@ciaranbrennan16]

Who could not like this video.

[@ronandunne6941]

fascinating stuff ..really guts ..I've been plastering for nearly 40 yrs and I find this attention to detail and precision absolutely amazing. .well done

[@123vortek]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY MASTERFUL ! ! ! UNBELIEVABLE IMPRESSIVE ! ! !

[@allanplant8756]

Truly excellent work. I totally enjoyed watching this video.

[@kevincollom7295]

Absolutely beautiful tradesmanship.

[@de51gnz]

Amazing, real tradesmen at work. Congratulations guys.

[@gulllllll1]

Amazing plastering work , I hope to one day learn how to do that , real master craftsman .

[@manonamountain]

Mesmerising stuff. Could watch this type of craft for hours.

[@joefranjam]

this is brilliant well done I doubt if there are many that can compete with you guys

[@cobone04]

Very nice work.Artistic beautiful and unique all wrapped into one.

[@SeekNthyShallFind]

Definitely a credit to the craft lads, that was nothing short of a masterpiece. Keep up the good work ;)

[@justaroundthecorner2883]

Absolutely brilliant, so good to see those old techniques revived. Many thanks for the upload.

[@daneapeterson]

Stunning work. Bravo

[@80kurtlee]

Beautiful masterpiece. Well done.

[@gsantiago4633]

It was amazing, great job, guys.

[@mugsev]

It's even better. Respect. I'm trying to get such moldings on my house windows. But craftsmanship hard to find. Still dreaming of that old European look.

[@stevekovacs4093]

Beautiful detailing and craftsmanship I have a vintage plastering book that shows tradesman creating phony marble columns using colored plasters and silk webbing to imitate grain then polishing it to shine like marble. It was considered part of the craft at the time. So what happened to the finial in original picture? Did that decide to omit it or add later?

[@aboderestoration6252]

Absolutely incredible work! Brilliant!

[@daddyos50]

great job!! NOW i know how pediments and that type thing is made..... love it!

[@MrSpencerhammond]

Brilliant workmanship 👍

[@vinnyavella6397]

True talent hands of gold

[@incawarrior1000]

True artist a big respect 👍🏾👊🏿

[@fasoldtgardens9585]

Very nicely done! Thanks for sharing

[@ДемьянИванов-и7я]

Спасибо за ваши фильмы. С интересом слежу за вашими работами.

[@darkerqwer]

Я теперь тоже )

[@Titantitan001]

How come they didn’t do the top?!? So cool. Love the old ways of doing things. Brutal though, lol. Praise be to God our hands are capable of these feats.

[@vinm300]

Very impressive. When you pulled the arm round and those bits were dropping off......well I like to catch those and put them back in the bucket to reuse but I suppose you had bigger fish to fry.

[@alfredopatino4857]

sólo he encontrado tres vídeos de tu trabajo, permite que sigamos aprendiendo y admirando tus obras

[@paulnoonan1151]

Outstanding work

[@DGordyy]

A pleasure to watch ! Big well done

[@pettervidefors5188]

wow! Inspiring and interesting to see. Great job!

[@syukriyah]

Nice your sharing my new friend forever don't forget stay connected ok

[@Fabianm-pd4qw]

I love this kind of architecure

[@oliveirainvestments2884]

Amazing video... Amazing job... Wish to see more like that on KZbin.... Terrific!!!!! Congrats Pablo De Oliveira from Brazil....

[@togodbetheglory9725]

you are an artist nice job no doubt about it 👏👏👏👏

[@steveelliott3109]

Beautiful run! For those that know what we plasterers be talking about.

[@darkerqwer]

Классная работа и очень кропотливая!!!!!

[@jozeffodor7881]

Bravo perfect majstro 👍👌👌👌

[@peternelson8048]

Wow amazing such a skill love to see more

[@trevcessna1723]

wonderful to see how they did it...I think the original one however was larger in diameter...the proportion relative to the railings is a bit different...but amazing!!

[@davis9981]

Trev Cessna172 Very true, great observation! However because the size structure it had to be enjeneered to a certain size for the supports, they would not allow us to build any bigger! A bit of a shame relly as I said it should be bigger, they just wouldn't budge.

[@benglue5396]

Bloody nice work mate! May I ask what mix you used?

[@juan16885]

extremly awesome work

[@swoooooooooop]

Hi Simon! I am crazy about your beautiful work. I am a sculptor and very good with my hands for shaping fine detail. I am building a house soon and would like to create similar wonderful details as your letter box. Is there a short course you can suggest for someone that wants to learn about the tools, mixtures, and techniques just to be able to make some basic beautiful details for personal projects? Where did you study? I am in Israel, but can travel. Thanks, Menashe

[@reymondoscaresbv9106]

Wlue5bn o9 Nhw

[@phils3631]

The master at work 👌

[@perthbrickrepair1392]

What was the mortar mix ratio for the render?

[@benbax5990]

Beautifull.... nice work..... goes with the Classic....

[@swoooooooooop]

That would be awesome, or shall I say, "Au" some. I am originally from Canada but made Aliya 13 years ago. I studied architecture but never worked in it, my heart was always more in craftsmanship. Unfortunately, here in Israel the idea is almost unheard of - very low building standards with very unskilled workers. I would love to start a revolution, even if it is just in my own little corner. Could you use an apprentice? I would love to come for a few weeks and try to learn as much as possible from you.

[@dismaldog]

Lovely work mate!

[@123vortek]

AWESOME MUSIC SET TO THE VIDEO... WHO IS IT ??

[@itsxoc9833]

Pulchritudinous. Thanks!

[@hernanlizarraga5875]

MUY BELLO TRABAJO DE ARTISTA!!!!

[@hellrocker1212]

I'm trying to do this myself for my basement grand room, what binder and ratio of plasticizer are you adding into to give the the right thickness and flow to take shape?

[@fabioheinriike2375]

Lindo trabalho !!

[@snygaard777]

In Aus we call it a gig stick running of a springing point.

[@99alwi]

What mix of cement do you use ? Wonderful work by the way, Thanks for sharing this !

[@davis9981]

99alwi 1portland cement 2 lime putty and 9 sand

[@polarunion]

Hi David, Is there any way I could get a hold of you? I'm a builder in Canada. These techniques are all but non existant here. Can I consult you for advice, skill, and other? I would be thrilled to compensate you for your time in exchange for help. You can find my company online at www.wearecraftsmen.com. I hope this reaches you. Cheers. Patrick

[@toufikguesmia1615]

very very beautiful

[@Materialtree]

Nice Video.. Good job Simson.

[@karob6569]

Great job. Just one question. How come the top part wasn't added?

[@ximenaalzate1706]

felicitaciones buen trabajo

[@carlosmedina8856]

That is nice job!

[@HGarry4012]

That's what u call real tradesman 👍👍

[@snygaard777]

Thanks bro 😀

[@oscarordones7762]

Muy buenos hace falta las casas con estás bellezas

[@DiSVINCENNES]

Excellent video

[@joseezequieloliva689]

Excelente trabajo. felicitaciones.

[@andream5476]

José Ezequiel Oliva

[@jonathanjaram3857]

Bravo! Maestro!!

[@pavelross88]

really great job!

[@DalV]

Wow great job!

[@hatzlmike1]

wonderful.

[@RossWilliamsDC]

Beautiful!

[@josuebanega9704]

Excellent.

[@augustoruzo2791]

incredible, very nice!!!

[@tonybeadle8392]

Beautiful workmanship. I am guessing a minimum 5k and upwards for this.or you sold yourself short.

[@snygaard777]

Would love to tee something up but I'm in Melbourne Australia. ;)

[@Molloy86]

amazing job

[@michaelhurley2721]

What mix as far as sand and cement do you have going on there?

[@Southpoint2019]

Incredible

[@Tuotilo]

Incredible.

[@macabhaird8789]

Incredible!!

[@topgrafter2007]

Thats some skill!

[@sadickdavids9926]

very good job what is the product u using & mix

[@davis9981]

Sadick Davids it's 9 sand 2 lime and 1 cement ratio

[@davis9981]

Sadick Davids washed sand and super fine sand for the moulds

[@snygaard777]

Thanks !!

[@sutirkaadnyana8500]

great job

[@julien23lastchristmas2]

a good work thank you.

[@romilioiturriaga6703]

espectacular!!

[@rikan9332]

which material use, for street?

[@DEAexotics]

that was awesome WOW

[@aidancorridan9172]

YESS!!

[@MrSkunk1964]

great stuff

[@Gr8motives]

What is the tool called you are using like a compass? Really nice job

[@vincentgriffin1174]

gig stick

[@kada920]

Whats The Name Of The Old Book You Used

[@ivoferin8176]

Brilliant