Practical Ceramic Conservation
Published on 25. April 2003
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-86126-483-1 (ISBN)
Description
Written by two leading conservators, it explains the various stages of the conservation process. Step-by-step instructions and examples show how staining may be removed, cracks stabilized, pieces rebonded, moulds taken, areas retouched, lustres applied and gilding restored. Reference information provides a usuful aid for anyone unsure about the different qualities of clay, solvents, adhesives, bulking agents, plaster, paints and varnishes. This handbook should be useful for anyone interested in the conservation of ceramics, whether their aim is to pursue a career in this field or to mend a favourite plate.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
150 colour photographs, 4 line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
725 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86126-483-1 (9781861264831)
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Persons
Lesley Acton has been a working conservator the past sixteen years. She served on the committee of the Ceramics and Glass Group of the United Kingdom Institute of Conservation [UKIC] for many years and Natasha Smith was former student of Lesley's. With a degree in Workshop Ceramics, she went on to specialize in conservation and gained a Masters Degree in Conservation Science.