plaster

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An army of people would spend a week or two searching for tiger tracks and making tracings or plaster casts of the left hind foot.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Archaeologists uncovered more than 5,000 fragments of painted wall plaster, along with bronze fittings from doors and windows, pointing to richly decorated structures.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

As part of her work, Ellis has created sculptures from plaster featuring workers carrying out their daily tasks.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“There’s a freedom. There’s a real freedom. And it’s nice. It’s just so much nicer than the plaster of the past.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

I know perfectly well my plaster bandage will not be reopened if it can be avoided.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque