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The difference between plaster (patching or any other kind) and drywall mud is that plaster undergoes a chemical reaction to harden. Drywall mud dries out......This means that the mud is water soluble and plaster is not. I don't use mud because I don't like the shrinkage and I tend to soak areas later with stains and glues and I don't want the base to dissolve. I also find hydrocal to be hard as stone when it sets. Mud is quite a bit softer and I tend to err on the tuff side. <br /> <br />My suggestion would be to track down some hydrocal or casting plaster at your local home center that sells plaster and lathe materials to contractors. Give it a try to see if you like the stuff. Don't buy the Woodland Scenics Light Hydrocal, it is expensive and doesn't set up as tough.. <br /> <br />Sounds like other have had good luck with the drywall mud...who knows maybe you will decide its for you...
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