Definitions
- Referring to a white powder made from gypsum that is used to make casts for broken bones. - Talking about a material used in construction to cover walls and ceilings before painting or wallpapering. - Describing a substance used to create molds for sculptures or other art forms.
- Referring to a mixture of lime, sand, and water used to cover walls and ceilings before painting or wallpapering. - Talking about a material used to make casts for broken bones. - Describing a substance used to create molds for sculptures or other art forms.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are materials used in construction and art.
- 2Both can be used to create molds for sculptures or other art forms.
- 3Both can be used to make casts for broken bones.
- 4Both are applied in a paste-like form.
- 5Both harden when dry.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Yeso is made from gypsum, while plaster is made from lime, sand, and water.
- 2Usage: Yeso is typically used for making casts for broken bones, while plaster is more commonly used for covering walls and ceilings before painting or wallpapering.
- 3Texture: Yeso is smoother and more refined than plaster, which can have a rougher texture.
- 4Color: Yeso is typically white, while plaster can come in a variety of colors.
Remember this!
Yeso and plaster are both materials used in construction and art, but they differ in composition, usage, texture, color, and origin. Yeso is made from gypsum and is typically used for making casts for broken bones or creating molds for sculptures. Plaster is made from lime, sand, and water and is more commonly used for covering walls and ceilings before painting or wallpapering.
