APPLICATION OF FRESH STUCCO IN CREATIVE PRODUCT DESIGN

Abstract

The objective of this research is to study the properties of fresh stucco and experiment with
the molding of fresh stucco to be applied in the design of creative products. By studying
information about the Inherited Wisdom of Phetchaburi Craftsmen, various molding
techniques for use in product design are sourced from various sources, such as books, theses,
research articles, journals, and online media, as well as field visits in Phetchaburi province for
the exploration and study of fresh stucco materials. I analyzed, experimented, and found that
the mixed side of the fresh stucco It consists mainly of lime, followed by sand, fiber, leather
glue, and jaggery. Jaggery is a unique ingredient in Phetchaburi Craftsmen's fresh stucco
material, as it is a local material that is readily available in the central region. It acts as an
adhesive to make the fresh stucco material sticky and gives a soft white color when the fresh
stucco dries. The appearance of the fresh stucco is off-white, the texture of the mortar is sticky
and smooth, and when you try to hold it, the texture of the fresh stucco will be soft and can be
used for molding. Easy to press or squeeze. In terms of toughness, it has properties derived
from leather glue and jaggery, allowing it to be molded and bonded together during work. The
texture of the fresh stucco will be even harder. The process of forming unstructured fresh stucco
materials using compression techniques. Because the fresh stucco material has the properties
of toughness and softness, it is easiest to use extruded molds for molding, and the pattern that
comes out each time is as similar as possible.
This is a design that uses fresh stucco materials to change the context of materials that were
originally used to create sculptures and decorate religious places into products that can reach
people today. In terms of toughness and softness, the design uses mold-pressing techniques and
product styles.