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Former construction worker
bears fruit as plaster artisan
By Kevin Kirkland |
| Joe Vivirito has patented the process in which he links precast
clusters of plaster grapes and leaves with twisted copper wire that is
then painted. |
Tony Tye, Post-Gazette photos
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On the outside, it's a fairly ordinary brick
ranch in Robinson. But inside, it's a surprisingly large sunny piece of
the Mediterranean, with Greek columns framing a flowery view through a
faux stone wall, and gilded grapevines climbing the kitchen walls.
Patty Burford and her mother, Jean, wanted something unique in their home.
But only Joe Vivirito... |
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