Square. Modelling Tools. Brush. Floating Rule.
After the work has been brought to an even surface with the floating rule, the Plasterer goes over it again with the hand float, using a little soft stuff to make good any deficiencies.
Hand Float.
When the floating is about half dry, the setting or finishing coat of fine stuff is laid on, and is first wetted with a brush, and then worked over with a smoothing tool until a fine surface is obtained.
Stucco is laid on with the largest trowel, and worked over with the hand float—being at the same time sprinkled with water—until it becomes hard and solid; after which it is rubbed over with a dry brush. The water has the effect of hardening the face of the stucco; which, after several sprinklings and trowellings, becomes very hard, and as smooth as glass.
Setting Trowels.