THE PLASTER OF PARIS WAS FIRST USED IN THE 1700s IN PARIS. THE WALLS OF WOODEN HOMES WERE TRADITIONALLY COVERED WITH PLASTER IN ORDER TO PROTECT THEM AGAINST FIRE. TODAY THE SAME TECHNIQUE IS STILL USED TO REPLICATE THE GRANDEUR OF LIVING SPACES MAINLY THROUGH HISTORICAL MOULDINGS, SCULPTURES, AND WALL FRIEZES. THE OBJECTS ARE SUITABLE FOR THE INTERIOR ONLY AND ARE LIGHT WEIGHT