The United Nations said that in total $13.34 billion has been earmarked for the crisis through 2020, though two years after the quake, less than half of that amount had actually been released, according to U.N. documents.
To make plaster, approximately 1 1/2 cups of boiling water are salted and mixed with 4 cups of flour. The mixture is set aside until it is cool enough to handle, yet still warm to the touch. The plaster is then molded into the desired shape by hand or by using specially designed arts-and-crafts molds. An alternate plaster of Paris recipe calls for glue and water. To make this version, two parts of diluted white glue are mixed with one part warm water.
Press fiberglass mesh tape into the plaster to reinforce it. Allow the first coat of plaster to set. Apply plaster that is not mixed with sand over the holes and cracks in the plaster. Fill in screw holes with plaster to hide the screw heads. This process is called skimming.Use a sponge to smooth over surface imperfections.epairing the Wall. Place a drop cloth beneath the area where you will be working to catch falling plaster dust. Press firm plaster back against the lath backing. Slip a drywall screw into a plaster washer. Screw the drywall screw through the plaster and into the lath to reattach it.