Hi all,

All my frescoes are approx. 24"x24". They weigh in at approx. 40 -50lbs each. They are made with treated plywood, metal lath and an oak frame. Is there a way to produce a fresco of that size that would be lighter? I do not mean to sound nieve but I have never deviated from my original panels. (until my dad decided he wanted one shipped across the country) Any help would truely be appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Cindy

10 lbs a sq. ft. is as light as you are going to get in true fresco - but learn to don't worry about. Learn to make full size frescoes that people want to actually buy at a fair price ($1,500 to 3,000 and up). Believe me, the delivery and installation costs are a minor detail (add 15%).

For those whom weight is the focus - make small scale 'prints' (11" by 17" )of the original, transferred to lightweight boards. I am working on my own process using dye sublimation, foamed magnesite and a polyester coating (to take the heat pressed inks). Sell them a panel, or two for $150 each. Cost to make - about $10 each including labour.

By the way Diego Rivera had a portable fresco show, painted and transported in squares not much larger than this - but much heavier per panel.

Thank you Gary,
I appretiate the imput

Cindy