DIY Chateau Projects - Journey to the Château, Ep. 16
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- This vlog features Patrick and Stuart sharing some of the DIY projects that they are working on in preparation for a future French chateau. Stuart experiments with a new powder product for casting plaster as well as making a custom (bespoke) silicone mold. Patrick works on repairing an antique tilt-top table that had been damaged due to wood worm.
Casting product tested is Ultracal 30
Mold (mould) making product tested is Pixiss Mold Putty
Join Patrick and Stuart on their journey to find a neglected, forgotten, or crumbling château in France, and then continue to follow them as they work on its restoration, rénovation, decoration, and furnishing. Along the way, they will also create and share videos on their preparation for having gîtes for guests, and an event venue in their chateau (wedding, birthday, anniversary, organization or club meetings, retreats, etc.).
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You know when you find a great show and you tuck into bed and get to watch an episode or two. That's the feeling I'm getting from your channel. I'm delightfully binge watching from episode 1. I'm really enjoying this episode as I am totally into restoration projects 😍 . Best part is knowing that this show isn't going to end anytime soon! The writers won't run out of good ideas and projects to do. You guys are fabulous 😊❣️
Thank you so much, Marlyse! ❤️
Stuart when you were creating the plaster molds you picked the most perfect music! 🎶 🎼 🎶
So clever !! Fingers crossed indeed
😘. Thank you. Leigh, we cannot wait to get moving forward again. 💖
Well done, thank you both so very much💜👋💜
Thank you so much Penny! Isn't if funny, how easy it is to talk about work/hobbies one loves?
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I really enjoyed the last lesson on mouldings Stuart thank you. I enjoyed your table repair too Patrick
Excellent and well done! Remember, there are lots of chateaux in Normandy! Hannah
Hi there Hannah. I loved traveling to Normandy with my parents many, many years ago and was always amazed by the amount of châteaux there. What is so funny is that most of the chateau vlogs are in Normandy. 🥰. Glad you like the vlog and thank you for your wonderful comment. ⚜️🌹⚜️
Fabulous as always. ❤️ I can’t believe it’s already been 16 episodes. I find myself really looking forward to your new vlogs each week. You’re getting really good at this. So, we’ll done to you, fellas. When baking, I know we measure dry ingredients by weight and liquid ingredients by volume. Ounces versus Fluid Ounces. I couldn’t help but wonder if that might have had something to do with your plaster mixture being so thin. Just a thought. Can’t wait to see what you do with this new skill. I am inspired and I’ve already started thinking about what I can detail around my house.
reminded of old Martha Stewart shows...but way cooler since your DIY is for a future chateau! Exciting, and thanks for sharing!
That, dear Pam is such a great comment! Thank you so much. Be safe
that last mold you made looks like a horned owl :)
Hi Vivian. It is so funny because we actually have quite a few great horned owls around us. Some were hooting just last night. Thank you so much. 🦉
Patrick, your hair is STUNNING! Can’t believe I missed this one, how informative! Thanks!
Happy weekend Jamie. Thank you so very much! My mom and all her girlfriends have requested that I let it grow out one more time. So I’m in the process. I guess, I can always cut it off again 🥰😂🥰.
Prepare yourselves for another fantastic video from Stuart and Patrick! You both never fail to entertain and todays shows us new skills. Just LOVED it! Thank you 😘❤️
Thank you very much darling! Love you.
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I saw him weighing, though. Even more precise!
@@Cenepk101 I know! 🤫 Wish I was a bit more precise! 🤣
So much patience. I am in awe
LOL. Thank you, Juliane!
You are only talking about Stuart, I assume and you are spot on! Than you so much. 💖
You're going to be a couple of old pro's by the time you get there!!!😀😘😘💜
Hey there Suzie. I feel the old part already. 🤣😂🤣. But you are right. We realized that now is the time to try things, when we have some time. Once in Franc, renovations, time with dogs, answering comments on the vlog and drinking wine… 😂. We will have to learn plenty but with less leisure. Thank you so much. 🌹⚜️🌹
Interesting vlog.
Jumpin' Jehosaphat...Stuart has the patience of Job. I remember, back in the day, restoring one of the Painted Ladies in SF, and the long entrance corridor had a line of putti along the frieze with a few broken/missing parts and I naively made up the missing bits with Spackle. Ha! And Patrick, furniture restorer par excellence. Great work, both of you.
Thank you, Ralph! ❤️
Hi Ralph. That is amazing that you restored a painted lady in SF! That in itself is just great. Now the gaps… 🤣😂. That would have been me. I’d have winged it just lie you and there is nothing wrong with that. 😘. Stuart has that patience that borders on sainthood. I’m glad you like my little restoration segment. Be safe and see you next week! 🥰
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 Oh, the gaps: longer and older than the Darien itself. We bought the Victorian during the Last Ice Age before everything heated up, including real estate. But the Spackle had barely dried on the restored putti when my Italian chef/boyfriend decided the grappa tasted sweeter down the street. Never realized the full restoration of that beautiful house but in a few weeks time I found myself seated at Speckmann's enjoying Kassler Ripchen with my new German boyfriend. Life always continues.
We as vlogees/vlogettes ? What's the right term, I don't know. We are so lucky to have this luxury of time that you share with us because as soon as you get the Chateau keys you will barely have time to peruse the online auction catalogs, much less schmoozing with all of us. So, a big Thank You!
@@ralphdunn860 what a great life story! I can imagine sitting with you, swapping all kinds of stories, the good, bad and the oh well….. 🤣. I sometimes think about my more than half a century and I have put almost 3 lifetimes into this one. Glad you got over the Italian cook. His loss! Ha! And Kassel Ripchen make up for a lot…..
Your point is well taken. There is no telling how our channel will grow. There will be less time once in France. That is certain. However, I hope that, unlike some other channels, we will always make a point and take the time to reply to the many wonderful and kind people who go out of their way to be supportive. Maybe not every one but we will absolutely try. Now, I love your suggestion, that this little channel will actually be successful. ⚜️🥰⚜️
We have been really amazed by how friendly and supportive this amazing community has been to us. Of course we’d love to break through the 10.000 subscriber ceiling at some point. Showing a renovation might attract more people and the input we get is amazing.
Bug hug to you and please stay safe! 💖⚜️💖
Crafts … my favourite!❤️
I love to work with my hands, be it gardening, knitting, woodworking. But drywall is something I hate.....
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Fun thing to practice for when you finally have the Chateau of your dreams!
Hello Susanne. This kind of work is almost therapeutic while waiting. One cannot have enough skills for a large scale renovation. Thanks for your comment! 🥰🌹⚜️
Fingers crossed 🤞. 😘
HUGE hug and thank you
Stuart, thank you so much for the fast forward of the twizzle stick stirring process. You must have the patience of a Saint lol. Loved the finished product though ,absolutely beautiful. Patrick, your segment was great too. Love to learn new things . I have my fingers crossed also for the Chateau xo
Thank you, Helene! 🥰
Hello Helene. Thank you so much. Like you, I love to watch vlogs where I can learn something. Anything really. The patience Stuart has is not in my DNA……. We are looking like hawks for our future home. Huge hugs. 🥰
Stuart, you have so much patience. With Test #1, if I can't mix it with a blender or a mixer, it's in the trash, as I have no patience. lol The molds from the last test came out really nice. Loved this video and both of you. Good work repairing the table Patrick.
Hi Gipsy darling. I couldn’t do what Stuart does! Just saying. My strength does not include patience. I loved restoring furniture since I was a boy. When my parents stay took me to a chateau I always wondered what was behind the doors we couldn’t see….. Thank you so much and be safe. 😘
Good job, gents! I love curly-cues--scrolls--arabesques!
I did not like this video, I absolutely loved it. I do believe this is my favorite of your posts so far. Learning so much about restoration and products to help along the way was very helpful to me. I have what I think is 18th or 19th century commode that has or had woodworm. There is some breakage and now, thanks to you, Patrick, I know how to proceed with it. Stuart, your presentation of molding techniques was really very enlightening. I was gifted with an antique frame that needs missing pieces replaced, I have had it for years and now I am excited to try getting it done. Thank you both...
Hi Frank. What a kind and wonderful comment! If you wouldn’t mind, please let us know how your projects progress. I’m a nosy person, sorry. Be safe be as always, thank you so much for commenting. Love it! 🥰😘🥰
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 I will start gathering supplies and begin these projects. Thank you for encouraging your viewers to stretch their skills. Incidentally, I think you are more curious than 'nosy'. Best to you
Enjoyed it today! Stuart and Patrick y'all keep it up ❤️☺️
Thank you very much Luisa. We will do our best. Be safe.
Great episode!
Thank you Lynn. 🥰 Be safe
Enjoyable as always! It seems like we travel in the same circles 😊
Thank you so much. Isn’t it fun how people with similar tastes and interests do meet through the internet? We enjoy the chateau vlogs and French Farmhouse Diaries a lot. Love to learn new skills and to get inspired. ⚜️🌹⚜️
So interesting! Can hardly wait for the move in!
Thank you so much. I was thinking (daydreaming) about a chateau and moving in. So exciting. Be safe. 🌹⚜️🌹
Absolutely loved this, thanks for taking us along on your tests
This vlog was fun to make for us. Very happy that so man people found it enjoyable or inspirational. Thank you for your comment! 💖
I love you guys! Stuart, you have so much more patience than I! Stirring the plaster for 20 to 30 minutes??!!! Patrick, nice job on the tilting table! It will be beautiful in the chateau! Have a look at Chateau de la Fuerte's channel. Carol is working on the moldings now in their dining room. Fingers crossed for the trip to France!!! Yeah!
Thank you so much Melissa for your wonderful comment. We watch (almost) all the chateau vlogs. I was kinging when Carol painted the crown molding white. It is something that could absolutely happen to me. We are in contact with Terry and Ash as well. Of course we also enjoy Budo and Tracy and chat back and forth. 🥰. By the way, I don’t have Stuart’s patience either….. That’s why I cook and he bakes….. just saying. 🤣😂🤣. Be safe.
Thank you , Melissa. ❤️ If I hadn't been filming that process for our vlog, I would never have spent that much time stirring! 😂
Loving your videos. Thank you 🦘🦘🦘
Thank you so very much Dot. Do I assume correctly, that you are from Australia? Kangaroos… Love them. Thanks for watching and be safe. 💖⚜️
I have learnt something new so l will try to do this thank -you Hello from Ottawa Canada👋🏻
Hi there Valarie. How is Ottawa? I see you have the same awful weather/temperature roller coaster. Ugh. 🥶🤣🥶. We both love watching vlogs that teach us something so your comment made me very happy. Be safe and stay warm. 🥰⚜️🥰
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 HIII Patrick Right now in Ottawa we are getting 30 cm of snow ,will u be getting snow in France?
@@valariebresee4450 good grief……. I am so sorry. Depending on the area, there usually is some snow in December and January melting after a few days….. In the French Apls region there is quite some snow and great skiing. Be safe and stay warm!
Hi you two, I'm watching you in Thailand on my holidays, not too sure of the time difference is. I see this is your 16th so I think that I have some catching up to do, not a problem as I enjoy you both very much, and have plenty of time on my hands.😃 take care. Love and hugs. xx😊
Thank you, Treena! 😀
Hi Treena. The thought of Thailand is sooooo tempting! It is unbelievable that we have 16 episodes already. Thank you so much for your lovely comment!!! 🥰. Enjoy your vacation, the vlogs and be safe. 🥰💖😘😘💖🥰
Such a good idea to learn new skills for repairing your future chateau. Patrick, you did an excellent job of making a new mold and then creating a mock up of what could be done with it. Brilliant! Might as well design a whole room in advance with wallpaper and curtains too! Stuart you should try your hand at making trim and paneling. You now can do things in a jiffy and hopefully take with you a few boxes of those products you will need to accomplish this. This kind of forward thinking will save you two so much time. I see from other video vlogs that resourcing materials for renovations is not only hard, but very expensive. Good luck to you both. Can't wait to see what you have in store next.
Thank you so much darling Maria. There are moments when I find fabrics and wall paper online, looking into what would work with upholstery….. and down the rabbit hole I go. We will definitely take some supplies with us and also get some from Germany ( I have to ask my dad and he loves to shop in home improvement stores). He’ll bring them when they come visit with their RV. It is becoming very expensive to renovate due to all those shortages. Sometimes I wonder why! I’m glad we have the abilities to do much of the work ourselves. Labor is usually the biggest chunk.
As always, very much appreciate your wonderful comment! Be safe. ⚜️🌹⚜️
I realy enjoyed this. Patrick's table repair reminds me of another vlogger on UA-cam called John's Furniture Repair. It's also excellent.
Hi there Joanna. Thank you so much and also for the recommendation. I’ll absolutely look him up and am sure will learn some needed skills. Great comment. Be safe. 🌹⚜️🌹
That was very interesting!!!! Thank you !
Hi there. Thank you so much. It is amazing that when I do restoration of furniture, I never have to think about what I am talking about. I love it and it just flows. Passion is a great thing. So very glad you liked it and as always, love your comment! 🥰
Loved the video! So THAT’S how folks are able to recreate moldings that have broken. Very interesting!
Hi Pat. One day Stuart started to work with this gooey stuff. I love the results and the possibilities are amazing! Glad you like it. Be safe and thank you for your comment. ⚜️💖⚜️
Very satisfying content. It’s all about keeping new ideas flowing at this stage. Thank you.
Oh yes yes yes fabulous video thanks for sharing your knowledge awesomeness and skills I was riveted.
Thank you so very much for your kind comment. Like you, we enjoy watching videos that teach us something or tickle our brain cells to think about projects we have. Always love to see you in live chats and your comments are just fantastic. Thank you. 🥰⚜️🥰
Truly inspirational how you made the mould and the plaster moulding, Jason from the uk 🤓
Hi Jason. Before Stuart did this, I had no idea this was possible and relatively easy. Thank you for your comment and be safe. ⚜️👍🏻⚜️
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 your welcome, cannot wait to see what type of home you end up with and what you do with it, I’m lucky that I live near Chatsworth house and a few more, in England the national trust is a big organisation that owns loads of old stately homes. I use to live in the Cotswolds near Oxford, then moved to London where I met my husband of 20 years, we now live in Staffordshire next door to Wedgwood factory and museum. Right on the edge of the Peak District. I use to holiday every year in France and still would love to have a small home there, Enjoy the journey, happy hunting.
Jason 🤓
Hey Patrick, I have that same shirt ☺️
Hi there! Happy Friday. I have to say, you have good taste in shirts! 😉🥰
This is so cool!
Hi Jayne. Thank you for your lovely comment. Glad you liked it. We enjoy all this handy work and it’s great that so many people enjoy it too. Hugs to you! ❤️💖❤️
fascinating watching the plaster process too. Thankyou x
Thanks so much, Amanda! 😊
Love watching! You guys are fabulous!
Congratulations Stuart and welcome to the wonderful world of plaster crafting. As both a ceramic artist and decorative arts restorer, here are a couple of thoughts and tips about working with it. Firstly, atmospheric moisture may influence the amount of water a given amount will absorb, so it's prudent to do a test batch with each new purchase. It also has very little lateral strength which can be improved in two ways. You may mix in nylon fibers, available from a ceramic supply company, which will not be visible when the plaster cures. Alternatively, you may pour your plaster and then cover with an overlay of nylon mesh, such as common window screen and gently work it superficially into the surface of your pour. When you unmold your piece, you may cut the mesh with an exacto knife along the edges. A proper sealing of your work will include a coating of gesso. While there are modern products available, I suggest that you look into the traditional preparations available from a specialist art materials dealer.
Some very good advice and tips! Thank you, Chris!
Love your comment! Thank you. ⚜️🌹⚜️
Love the mould making thank you for sharing . Its given me a few ideas ❤😊
As a crafter myself, I appreciate the detail you go through to complete your project! Thanks!!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching, Rita!
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Wonderful results, thanks for sharing.
Hi Yvonne. Thank you so much! Be safe. ⚜️💕⚜️
The moulding designs are so smart. the uses are endless. Sometimes climatic conditions can interfere with the texture, how dry or wet the air is etc. It was a trial and it was easily fixed. A good idea to prepare as much as possible presently, so when you move there will be enough organising and planning to do. You do not wish to get overwhelmed with unnecessary small things. So looking forward to your move to France. cannot wait. Wishing .you are the very best with the moving, may there be no damages and nothing going missing. Enjoy your life and be grateful which I am sure you are. Your good sense of humour will carry you through. Ta ta until next time, kind regards.
Thank you! Sometime my mind can't stop thinking of the endless possibilities of mould making. You are correct that we initially won't have time for the little things like that once we are in France.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comment. I am guilty of thinking too much about a little thing and getting stuck. It is a big worry for us on how to get all our dogs over safely. That is giving me sleepless nights. A service would mean to hand them over for a few days…. And from Chicago to Paris and then customs is 14-16 hours in crates. Somehow we will work it all out. Thank you for you r wonderful wishes, it means a lot to us. Big hugs and a bigger thank you. 🥰😘🥰
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 Dear Patrick, thank you for your very kind comment I really do appreciate that. First and foremost do try to calm down regarding the care of the dogs, if you have a reputable company that will take care of them you are half way there. Unfortunately they can's sit with us on the aircraft, the others won't like that! Moving can become very traumatic, we are too concerned about our earthly blessings. I just pray! I give all in prayer to God, I know He loves and cares for us, and He will take care. You will make yourself sick with concern, just try to rest in the thought that they will be fine. I would not go on holiday because the dogs would miss us too much and vice versa. We had them for 14 years, they were not pedigree but so much character. When they passed, we vowed no more animals, we were literally broken humans. We are our own worst enemies! You are moving to a wonderful country, steeped in History and sophisticated French people, what more can you want and a cracker of a Chateau. Hope my encouragement has helped. Think of all your blessings and opportunities. You are moving there during the summer season, oh man, it's going to be wonderful!! Kind regards Elize
Love the possibilities with making your own molds. Pretty doggone cool! Also they need a Love option in addition to the like button.
Thank you, Debra! 🥰
Hi Debra. I love your comment. Huge hug.. 💖🥰💖
Looks like the two of you will be able to set up a side hustle once you get set up in tour chateau! I am sure those skills will be in high demand. Fingers crossed for a journey shortly.
Hi there. Thank you so much and we have our fingers crossed. It does feel great that there are people like you out there who are with us. Awesome. 💖👍🏻💖
Absolutely loved this video!! Thanks for sharing it with us.
I’m looking forward to new videos from your chateau search in France.
Thank you so much, Nancy!!
I'm enjoying your vlogs . Stuart, you should use a paint stirrer to mix plaster it will get mixture from bottom for cup for a more even mix.
Good point Don. Thank you. 👍🏻
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 i've used similar product recreating moldings in a Victorian house here in St Louis. Have a great week and i'll be looking for your next vlog.
Thanks for the lessons, guys! I will definitely be using these - especially making molds.
Hey there dear Doug. When Stuart stared working with molds for baking it was so interesting for me to watch (the results..... I'm not allowed to hover when he works). Working with marzipan or gum paste was just amazing to see. Stuart is a great baker. I blame him for my figure 🤣😂🤣 Please keep us posted when you start working with molds. 🥰
Patrick Journey to the Chateau Hey Patrick! I certainly will let you know. My place is not so fancy that it can take anything but a simplified version, but I’ve wanted to do an Adam style ceiling in the front room and dining room for some time. I’ve collected Wedgwood jasper ware plaques as well as the Royal Copenhagen Four Seasons plaques for the purpose, but doubt I’ll be able to match as many as I’d need. Molding what I have would help this, and I’d also like to create some other elements. We’ll see how it goes!
Very interesting! Great video!
Thank you! I learned about plaster….. not usually watching Stuart. Be safe. 👍🏻🌹👍🏻
I like to see how you are preparing yourselves for your next move by acquiring new skills and using old ones. Fun, useful, gratifying. I have a long list of projects to tackle. Perhaps I'll get some done before you make your big move.
Happy Friday Bernadette. This video was fun to make. There will be things we do not know how to tackle. We will watch other people and learn from them. Love that we can do that nowadays. Please keep us updates about your projects! Be safe and have a great weekend. 🌹⚜️🌹
So many helpful tips on plaster and wood . I am learning so much on your video's. Thank you so much.Love it!
Stuart, you can now be charged with the favor making for all upcoming baby showers, weddings and parties. We Americans love our over scented candles and soaps🙄. Can you pour chocolate into one of those molds? I always love your videos💗🌸💗🌸
Thank you, Sarah! 💕💕
⚜️💕⚜️. Hey there Sarah. What a cool comment! And so true. My mom in Germany asked me what a gender reveal party is…. I thought was was really funny. On another note, we have purchased some wonderful high quality natural oils for candles. We want to make our own candles for the chateau, and as gifts. And now I am thinking about yummy chocolate that Stuart should pour……. Ohhhh yes. As always, I love your comments. Be safe. 💖⚜️💖
As a volunteer, I’d be happy tasting the official Chocolate of Chateau du Patrick et Stuart. I’m glad you spell your name the French way Stuart…this comment flowed much better😂😘😘😘
Learned SO much! heading back to France in mid April myself.....maybe we will overlap again! Cheers!
Hi Jill. Have a happy Friday! We have been watching many instructional videos on UA-cam. Some are better than others but we enjoy learning. Wouldn’t it be funny, if we’d be there at the same time again. Please keep us posted! Be safe. ⚜️🌹⚜️
My favorite guys doing my favorite hobby of Arts and Crafts! I’ve been wanting to try to make some accent pieces for a plain mirror I have and you’ve given me some great ideas! Thank you for including the products and measurements 🥰
That is awesome, Adelia! Have fun! 🥰
Thank you!
I adore you 🥰. Please keep us posted when you start your project. 💕💖💕
So much love your vlogs. The cadence of your voices and the way you explain everything is lovely. Also your music is always in keeping with what your are doing. Everything is so profesionly done.
What a wonderful comment, roberta! Thank you so much!! 🥰
Honing needed chateau skills in advance! Bravo!! It will be so much less trouble when repairing things in France. I hope you can find similar products there. (Just a thought.) It also makes so much sense to stabilize the large tilt-table, so it can be safely transported, rather than being frustrated later (with a massive repair)! I really like that table. Don't know why I am so drawn to it, but I am! LOL!
Thank you, Larry! 🥰
Hi Lawrence. Hey, we were in love with that table too! 😜. I have already talked to my dad about paint, wood worm that,ent and other items we might need……. Yes, I’ll reimburse them. 🤣. We will. We had the same thought. Some thing so pretty in a container and unstable might arrive shredded….. thank you so much. Chat soon my friend. 😘
Fascinating to learn about all of this. I can just see so many possibilities!!! Love the scientific approach!!!!
Hi Rochelle. We’ll tackle a project when you come visit! That will be fun and we can do that while sipping wine! 😘😘😘
Mold making was excellent. I am very creative and teach small groups. And deal with furniture a lot. I found this so informative. The home made mold was excellent. I will have to look for a like for like product here. Sadly there simply is not as much verity here. The little table was a great result, I hope it does inspire people to look deeper at the possibilities when looking at beautiful antique furniture. Again here, lots of it is simply put into land fill! Cant wait for your next France trip.
Hi there Cliff! Hope all is well and you are all healed up. I heard that Australia is opening borders again. The mold making is such a fun craft and project possibilities are endless. I have a passion for restoring furniture since I was a kid. Makes me happy to see antiques come back to life. We are looking forward to our next trip to France sooooo much. We are still in complete frost, even though we had 2 days above freezing. Be safe my friend. Hugs
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 Allo! Yes, our boarders have started to reopen. I tend to want to leave more then worry about who may be arriving... I know moving forward Australia simply isn't for me. I am grateful and have never gone without and had a grate education. But my heart belongs to England and Europe, especially France. I loved all the times I have been there. It is my goal moving forward to find a way to move permanently.
The art and crafts and creativity. I can not express how much joy I get from being creative. I do especially like saving anything from landfill.
It is still very hot here. its either really cold or really hot. We are still having extreme weather winter like storms and destruction but in summer. The weather has gone wild.
I think I am as excited about your future trips in search of the "Chateau" to call your on as you are lol. Its so exciting.
Superidee, to make your own molds. It will be very useful once you have moved into the Chateau. And thanks for the tip with the wood hardener. I hadn't heard of it so will not go an purchase some. We live in an old farmhouse here in Switzerland. Something always needs fixing.
Hi there Tamara. You have some amazing farmhouses in Switzerland. I haven’t visited Switzerland in a long time but always felt welcome by everyone I met. I love wood hardener. There are multiple variants. One is quite liquid for very porous wood (extreme wood worm damage for example). The one I used is like a white glue. The molds, as you said, are so very useful. We can buy used mirrors and can convert them to a style that we need. Thank you so much about your comment and be safe. ⚜️🌹⚜️
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 Thank you for the compliment. And I will check out the wood hardeners now. Have a lovley weekend, my dears.
@@TamarasAmazingArtAdventures Happy Friday and a good weekend for you too. We went from a quite nice one day 9C to -18. Out dogs hate it this cold.
I LOVED this vid. Learned so much. It’s inspired me to fix a Victorian plaster heirloom my sister has. Will make a great birthday gift for her. Can’t wait! So excited for your return to France.
Hi Kathy. Thank you so very much for your kind comment. When I watch videos I love getting inspiration to do something. Exactly what you just described. 🥰 We cannot wait to return to France. Fingers crossed all will work out! Be safe and thank you again. ⚜️💕⚜️
Great tips. This knowledge will come in very handy for future projects.
Great work! Thank you for the video!
my early tilt top table has a split just like that... haha! I have repaired windows and windowsills in a Listed property in the UK with a similar hardening product and it works well.
I totally enjoyed this video. It gave me a lot of information which I can use with my projects. Love your opening to your site as well.
Thank you, Harriet! 😀
Hi Harriet. We are so very happy that you found inspiration in our vlog. The opening is all Stuart’s creation. I enjoy it every time I see it. Be safe and thank you for your comment.
Lo boysies...... mold release. Or even plain dish soap. Helps with those tiny fiddly details. X
Hi there. Happy Friday. Good tip. Thank you. Hope all is well. It’s soooo cold here right now. Be safe my friend. 🌹⚜️🌹
@@patrickjourneytothechateau8243 smy pleasure. I am the original Jack of all trades....unfortunately master of non.
@@lyonspainter I know what you mean. In my experience, people who can do everything to a good standard make it much further than those who can do only one thing to perfection! I’m like you and I’m here (as are are you 😘). A jack of all trades sounds a little like Leonardo daVinci. ⚜️🥰⚜️
Hello Patrick and Stuart. Another fun video! You may want to try Alumilite quick set resin for your molds. Much more flexibility when removing from the mold itself. Only thing is that you have to paint it because it dries white. Good luck 👍🏼
Thanks for the tip, Liz! 🥰
Hi Liz. Love the tip. Thank you. Great to try different products before we move. Will order tomorrow. Be safe. And hugs. 😘
Get some popsicle sticks to stir with in future !!!
Nice one! Spot on Lucill. They are on the shopping list for France! 💖
right on... content and presentation
Glad you liked it!
Another wonderful episode and so much good information, thank you. I love the music, your process, it is all just great. I was so happy to see that you posted a video and I wasn't disappointed.
You are so welcome! Thank you, Luminya! 🥰
Do a entire episode on the dogs! I'm anxiously waiting to meet the kids (dogs).
Hi there. That is a great idea. Thank you so much. We spend time trying to figure out how to get them to France safe and in a way they’d find least stressful. Any suggestions are welcome. 💖. Be safe and again, we are so thankful for the suggestions. 🌹⚜️🌹
Tip: cut the mold in a swirly half so you can use both at the same time with the problem of effecting each other ! ;) Loved your presentation
Great idea!! Thank you!
Love it and yes! That’s why we appreciate comments. Thank you so much.
Just to help, I would strongly recommend in finding the natural processes which were used at the time (and actualy still today) For example they used fish or bone glue, which is very strong and if you made a mistake will come off easily with some hot water. The same for if you want to restore a château, in my opinion it is better to restore with period materials, the look is also better. (for example in varnish, if you varnish with modern varnishes it looks so plastic like, instead with French gomme lacque it looks beautiful. It would be also interesting to discover these on the channel !
Love this idea. We keep seeing how combining old and new materials often don’t play well together.
Hello Wim. We couldn’t agree with you more. We usually try to use materials of the period. In this case, we had to get things done for storage but of course you are absolutely right. As far as surfaces, unless they are completely bad, we would rather just use wax to smooth them out and not touch the varnish. But modern finishes are as you say too plasticky. We will post questions, once we have a chateau and hope you’ll be there with your suggestions. Hugs 😘
I’m sorry that I will miss the premier. Will watch later with the other premiers. Helping hubby paint the foyer before he packs out again.
All good, Laurie! Happy painting! 😀
We watch most chateau vlogs on the telly with dinner.... It is so much fun.
Good luck paining! 😍
A lot of years ago I acquired some moulds for a fire place and ornate wooden moulds for dado rails . Nightmare ! air bubbles and getting them out of moulds baby oil to the rescue .The fire surround actually turned out pretty descent sold for a good price but ,I had to have my drains dug up as stupidly poured a small amount down the drain 🥴🤦🏾♀️ Stuart use a larger base and depth vessel to mix might help
Good idea, Kath! Thank you!
Hi Kathy. Completely relate to you. We appreciate the tip about the drain - what not to do! Very much enjoyed your comment. Thank you. ❤️
Loved the test work Stuart .... have you heard of IOD products? Iron orchard designs they have wonderful molds carry a paper lay for them and you can use resin too in silicone molds . they recoment when using plaster or their clay to lightly brush the mold with cornstarch 1st to help release .I love looking at all their products they even have rubber stamps and transfers for furniture Have a peek , you won't be disappointed ........ cindy :)
I will check that out! Thank you, Cindy! 💕
HI Guys wowo love your ideas found your trial and error on the molds Guys I do decoupage we use craft ready made clay so easy to use can be painted gilded etc your video very interesting guys This clay is used in your molds DAS is the name you can purchase in most craft stores or online it is like play dough its so easy and safer to use you can remove in seconds dont have to wait its bendable and you can move it to fit once you take out of the mold Liquid Silicone is also very good to use
Cheers guys from Australia
Thank you, Kate!
Hi Kate. Hope you enjoy your summer! Love your input. Great idea. I love decoupage. Used to do it a lot in the 90s with the Victorian roses (a little bit kitschy maybe) on terra cotta vases. Crackle lacquer and all. So many possibility. Ow we’ll go look up that clay! Thank you for your comment. ⚜️🌹⚜️
Wunderbar! You think temperture you make the plasterize has anything to with how fast it cures to dry?
Yes, I am sure that it does! I (Stuart) forgot to mention in the vlog that the instructions specifically ask for room temperature water. It is very possible that the water needed to be warmer than I had it for the tests. The mixing and the curing process may have taken longer because my water may have been too cold. Thank you for reminding me of that! 🥰
You know, it was room temperature but humidity always is a factor. Great thought! Thank you! 🌹
My father was an engr they think like that & it rubs off on their offspring even whenthey are gone! They luved doing what you two are doing!
@@LCNWA 👍🏻💖👍🏻
My wife and I are really enjoying your videos. However when you say "I'm Patrick and I'm Stuart" we've started to continue with "and together we are Patrick Stewart. Make it so." Because... we're nerds. Love your channel.
Ha! Congratulations for being the first ones who have mentioned that. I am surprised it took this long. We usually always say our names in that order because it sounds more natural to say "Patrick Stewart" and people usually remember that. "Engage!" 😂 Thank you for watching!
🤣😂🤣. Love it! We might have to come up with something different but we are nerds too…. Any ideas? France, the final frontier……. Be safe you two and thank you so much! You made us smile! 🚀
Oh I have been going there as well, and have successfully fought the urge… but now that the Tribble’s out of the bag🧐
You are both clever. With regards to the moulding, would it be an idea to practice with french label plaster for ease of availability in future or will you order what you want from America. As already mentioned by Jayson, I think fluid ounces are difference to powder ounces. Fingers crossed for you.
Great ideas. Thank you, Shirley! 😀
Thank you so much.
Cut the forms on the really detailed forms apart. So not using more than one part at a time !!
That is too funny. When we watched the vlog together, I said the same thing. 💕💖💕. Love it.
Late to comment: re plaster molds; get a product called Remet Mold Release Spray.
Light spray, or bubbles will remain.
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where is Patrick to convert all those ounzes into grams
Why does France have such an issue with woodworm?
Not sure, Valerie. we never encountered it until we came here. They survive in moist environments without too much heat or too much cold. The United States has more extreme freezing or hot temperatures than France, so maybe this is just a perfect environment for them.
Thank you. That makes a lot of sense. It's a shame as it impacts so many lovely items.