The Flare Journal

Care

2 stories

Flare illustration of a ceiling rose with a soft brush, sparkles and a bucket of water

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How to Clean a Plaster Ceiling Rose Without Damaging It

Dust with a soft brush or a vacuum with a brush attachment. For marks, use a barely damp microfibre cloth on painted plaster and let it dry. Do...

By Gregory TireCraft and materials
Flare illustration of an hourglass beside a ceiling rose and a ruler marked like a timeline

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How Long Does a Plaster Ceiling Rose Last?

A well-fitted plaster ceiling rose can last decades and often generations: original Georgian and Victorian roses are still in place across Britain. What shortens life is damp, movement...

By Gregory TireCraft and materials

Who writes the journal

By Joseph van LockeFounder, designer and maker
By Sophia MeredithInteriors and colour
By Gregory TireCraft and materials

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