Conservation and Care of Glass Objects
By (author) Stephen P. Koob
Hardback (Published)
(October 2006)
ISBN: 9781904982081
7.76 x 10.51 inches
Price: $69.00
Out of stock
This book is designed to aid conservators in understanding the materials used in the conservation and restoration of glass objects. Principles and methods involved in the cleaning and restoration of historical and archaeological glass objects are addressed, including aspects of deterioration, the ethics and aesthetics of restoration, and proper conditions for storage and display. There is also a discussion of techniques for repairing broken glass and for filling gaps in colorless and colored glasses.
This book is designed to aid conservators in understanding the materials used in the conservation and restoration of glass objects. Principles and methods involved in the cleaning and restoration of historical and archaeological glass objects are addressed, including aspects of deterioration, the ethics and aesthetics of restoration, and proper conditions for storage and display. There is also a discussion of techniques for repairing broken glass and for filling gaps in colorless and colored glasses. Particular emphasis is placed on the correct and safest methods of handling, cleaning, displaying, mounting, lighting, transporting, and storing glass objects, with an in-depth look at the causes and symptoms of ‘sick’ (crizzled) glasses.
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsHealth and safety disclaimerChemistry and technology of glass Preservation and deterioration of glassHandling and moving glass objects safelySetting up a laboratory for the conservation of glass objectsExamination and documentationCleaning glassAdhesives and consolidantsApplication of adhesives and assembly of fragmentsLoss compensation: casting and molding materials and techniquesFinishing techniques for epoxy adhesives and fillsRe-treatment of previously restored objectsAtmospheric deterioration of glass: crizzlingDisplaying glassCare and storage of glass objects
packing and shippingAppendix: Sources of materialsFor further readingIndex,
Preface
Acknowledgments
Health and safety disclaimer
Chemistry and technology of glass
Preservation and deterioration of glass
Handling and moving glass objects safely
Setting up a laboratory for the conservation of glass objects
Examination and documentation
Cleaning glass
Adhesives and consolidants
Application of adhesives and assembly of fragments
Loss compensation: casting and molding materials and techniques
Finishing techniques for epoxy adhesives and fills
Re-treatment of previously restored objects
Atmospheric deterioration of glass: crizzling
Displaying glass
Care and storage of glass objects; packing and shipping
Appendix: Sources of materials
For further reading
Index
- By (author) Stephen P. Koob
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