Pargeting derives from the word 'parget', a Middle English term that is probably derived from the Old French 'pargeter' / 'parjeter', to throw about, or 'porgeter', to roughcast a wall. (Source: Webster.) However, the term is more usually applied only to the decoration in relief of the plastering between the studwork on the outside of half-timber houses, or sometimes covering the whole wall. (wikipedia)
Pargeting was originally associated with tudor style architecture and was used to adorn the exterior walls.
Contemporary pargeters include Ian Warren, Ed Fordham, Joe Pattison and Bill Sargent.
Bill Sargent is amongst the highest regarded pargetters (also spelled pargeter) in the country. His work can be seen in Suffolk, Essex, Kent and Norfolk and covers most areas of Conservation Plasterwork and pargetting (also spelled pargeting). This includes conservation plastering for listed buildings, Lime washing, Lime plastering (mouldings etc.) Arches, Lime floors and Brick stone and slate work.
Bill is a very generous man with his knowledge and loves sharing his passion of pargeting!
source-Ian Warren
For a while, Bill had me convinced I could conquer the world through pargetting! He corresponded with me on technique and tools...
wikipedia
I do use lime plasters and holding a trowel is very familiar to me, but his level of work is meant for the serious student.
Ipswich
So when you see the fanciful decorated houses with ribbons, animals and heraldry, you will know it is pargeting!
Bill also works with sgraffito...but that is another story!
**I think Regina Garay (Fauxology) and I were separated at birth! We often blog (and pin) the same or similar subjects. Here is her post on pargeting.
