The Flare Journal

Materials

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Flare illustration of a set of scales weighing two wall lights against each other

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Plaster vs Resin Wall Lights: Which Should You Choose?

Plaster wall lights have a matte, stone-like surface, take ordinary emulsion and can be painted to match the wall. Resin is lighter and can be glossier or more...

By Gregory TireCraft and materials
Flare illustration of three cross-sections of ceiling roses: solid, hollow and foam

3 min read

Plaster vs Polyurethane vs Polystyrene Ceiling Roses: Which Is Best?

Plaster gives the sharpest detail, takes paint well and is non-combustible, but it is heavier and must be fixed properly. Polyurethane is light and easy to fit but...

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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