Make sure you leave half an inch out of the wall so you have space to hang your artwork.
How to hang heavy stuff from adobe plaster walls.
All you need to do is pre drill a hole slightly narrower than your screws then use the drill to drive a screw into the hole.
Hanging things on plaster walls is easy if you have a drill and screws.
The best option mostly.
As mentioned earlier the wall stud is where the wooden lath attaches to the wooden frame behind the plaster.
Therefore it s the strongest part of the wall and the ideal place to hang pictures from.
Plaster walls have a tendency to crack and crumble if you attempt to hammer a nail directly into the wall.
Adhesive picture hooks are the best way to prevent damage when hanging a picture but pre drilling the hole will usually prevent cracks and chips from forming as well.
Though there are several methods of locating studs or supports behind the wall the most reliable is using a magnetic stud finder.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.
How to hang heavy things on plaster walls using a wall stud.