Brossage

Description

The brossage - or finition brossée - (brushing - or brushed finish –) results in a leather-like texture.
It can be done on flat and uneven surfaces.
The brossage is done “dry” without running water.
It is carried out when the plaster has hardened considerably (past the point where it can be cut with the berthelet).
Brush forcefully with a hard bristle scrub brush until the surface begin to become to resemble rind or leather.
An additional brossage can be done the following day to further smoothen the surface.
If the brossage leaves distinct imprints of the bristles, stop and wait for further hardening before continuing.
Important : do not wet either the plaster, or the brush.