The conservation and restoration of ceramics

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    • Buys, Susan
    • Oakley, Victoria

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The conservation and restoration of ceramics

Susan Buys, Victoria Oakley

(Butterworth-Heinemann series in conservation and museology)

Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-235) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

"The Conservation and Restoration of Coramics" brings together the wide range of current information relevant to the practising conservator. The book opens with a discussion of the fundamental nature of the ceramic medium, information which is of primary importance when selecting treatments or considering preventive conservation measures. Details on techniques are given in a series of chapters covering the restoration and conservation processes, but the emphasis is on the basic principles involved in the choice of materials and methods. The nature and properties of materials commonly in use are fully discussed and guidance is given on the facilities and equipment needed. Also covered in the book are old restoration materials and methods, the ethics of ceramics conservation, examination and recording display treatments and emergency procedures. The book is aimed at practising conservators and students of conservation, as well as of interest to museum curators and collectors.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 The technology of ceramics
  • The deterioration of ceramics
  • Preventive care ceramics
  • Examination and recording. Part 2 The development of ceramics conservation
  • Removal of previous restoration materials
  • Cleaning
  • Reinforcement and consolidation
  • Bonding
  • Replacement of lost material
  • Retouching - the theory, the practice. Part 3 Planning and equipping the studio
  • Materials for ceramics conservation. Part 4 Displaying and mounting ceramics. Emergency procedures
  • Manufacturers information.

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