Fig. 1. The making of a plaster mould—etching (from Carradori's Istruzione). To the right the mosaic of plaster is applied to the statue. Here some small pieces (tasselli) are applied. Plaster is mixed by the kneeling youth. This is poured into a reassembled mould which has been coated inside with grease in the manner shown on the far left.

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