Another Look At Porfilio Bustillo, #3 - Cement Trim As Faux Stone

This is the 3rd post in a row on the work of mason Porfirio Bustillo.

Please refer to the 2 previous posts to more easily follow along:

Porfirio Bustillo, Master Mason In Alamos, Sonora and

Porfirio Bustillo, #2- Formed Cement And Faux Tile.

Now I want to show how he gives his decorative cement work 

a finish that resembles carved cantera stone.

Another Look At Porfilio Bustillo, #2 - Formed Cement Trim And Faux Tile

My previous post was on the work of Porfirio Bustillo.

You may want to read that before this post:

Porfirio Bustillo, Master Mason In Alamos, Sonora.

Another Look At Porfirio Bustillo - Master Mason In Alamos, Sonora

I had the pleasure to meet Senior Porfirio Bustillo,

  a mason in Alamo, Sonora who specializes in fireplaces.

These next couple posts will concentrate on the work he is doing 

on his house which is under construction.

Figueroa Family Woodworkers In Alamos, Sonora

We have been on the road recently in Arizona
(the more guns, less wi-fi state)
but I hope to get on a more regular posting schedule and...

...I was happy to meet Nemesisio Figueroa,

 who is part of a woodworking family here in Alamos.

Chacho And Traditional Building In Alamos, Sonora

You may remember my post from January 22nd on El Jardin De Arte 

which is Jerry's home and art gallery here in Alamos.

Chacho And The Thatched Palapa In Alamos, Sonora

Another crafstman, and yes artist, I have been pleased to meet is Chacho.

Porfirio Bustillo, #3 - Formed Cement As Faux Stone

This is the 3rd post in a row on the work of mason Porfirio Bustillo.

Please refer to the 2 previous posts to more easily follow along:

Porfirio Bustillo, Master Mason In Alamos, Sonora and
Porfirio Bustillo, #2- Formed Cement And Faux Tile.

Now I want to show how he gives his decorative cement work 

a finish that resembles carved cantera stone.

Porfirio Bustillo, # 2 - Formed Cement And Faux Tile

My previous post was on the work of Porfirio Bustillo.

You may want to read that before this post:
Porfirio Bustillo, Master Mason In Alamos, Sonora.

Porfirio Bustillo, Master Mason In Alamos, Sonora

I had the pleasure to meet Senior Porfirio Bustillo

 who is a mason here in Alamo, Sonora.

He specializes in fireplaces.

These next couple posts will concentrate on the work he is doing 

on his house which is under construction.

Kites And The Future Builders Of Mexico

In the neighborhood where our trailer park is,

 here in Alamos, Sonora, 

the kids fly homemade kites most every day.

Carpinteria Rosas

Any walk around Alamos, Sonora will confirm to the casual observer

 that there are some excellent woodworkers here.