Orlandini Studios Ltd.

Below, Eugene Orlandini demonstrates one aspect of a decorative plasterers work- he is removing a rubber mould from its shell.  This mould has two sides- the front and the back- and must be cast separately, so there are two shells to open.

This is a delicate process, for the original casting mould (shell) can be very old must not be damaged- this one was used by Jules Orlandini and was made in the nineteen twenties or thirties.

The shell was coated with a special substance to keep the rubber from sticking when it was poured in. Once the rubber set, Eugene could carefully extract the pieces from the shells.  Now the rubber pieces can be used to make plaster casts!

Further down, Eugene applies finishing touches to a wall relief.

The Plaster Studio

Eugene Orlandini is the third-generation owner of Orlandini Studios, representing an enduring artisan craft tradition in Milwaukee. 

For more information on the history of Orlandini Studios and the building itself, please see our Our History page!

More Information

If you'd like to see more plaster cast pieces, you can find a variety on our Product Samples page!  If you'd like to see the studio, check the Gallery Night page to see when the next open house is!

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