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Things have changed — plasterwork is not just small, old-school, dust-covered detailing that disappears into the room anymore. Today's cornicing (the decorative moldings that run along the seam ...

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Made of cement or plaster, and applied in a smooth finish or rough, stucco is a staple of Mediterranean Revival homes. It's used not only for walls, but also for relief ornamentation.