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.
1 Youâll need a good gauging plaster mixed to the consistency of creamy peanut butter split 50/50 with lime. 2  Once your plaster is mixed apply it with a putty knife and press it firmly into the supporting lathe. 3  Make sure the plaster isnât sagging in the hole. Allow the plaster to dry 24 hours before repainting. 2  Patching â Patching plaster in anything more than small amounts is something best left for the pros, but if you are a brave DIYer then you can try to tackle the task on your own. 3  Old plaster is made from much different materials than current drywall joint compound.