Conservator''s Cookbook - Solution Preparation for the Heritage Professional

The Conservator's Cookbook is a collection of practical, step-by-step guides outlining how to prepare various solutions, adhesives, gels, and other mixtures used in heritage conservation.

List of contents

Introduction; One: Bench Skills; Two: Adhesivs and Consolidants; Three: Clays and Gels; Four: Cleaning Agents; Appendix.

About the author

Laura Chaillie is a London-based objects conservator. Drawing from her background as an instructor, she is a keen communicator and active researcher. Her research interests include the characterisation and interventive care of plastics, with special focus on the preservation of electronic musical instruments.

Summary

The Conservator’s Cookbook is a collection of practical, step-by-step guides outlining how to prepare various solutions, adhesives, gels, and other mixtures used in heritage conservation.

Product details

• Authors: Laura Chaillie
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032489797
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3248979-7
• No. of pages: 226
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; Conservation, restoration & care of artworks, ART / Conservation & Preservation, ART / Museum Studies, Museology & heritage studies, Museology and heritage studies, Conservation, restoration and care of artworks