The book »Die Kunst der Putzfassade: Über das Gestalten mit Putz« by building material manufacturer Saint-Gobain Weber was written especially for architects. It provides extensive information on the properties and processing techniques of mineral renders, raises awareness of their great design potential and offers inspiration for work techniques beyond the standardized uniform render. The book acknowledges the fine craftsmanship involved in traditional rendering. This is reflected in the sophisticated design of the book, the use of paper types of varying textures and the removable work cards.