Conservation and care of glass objects /

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Main Author: Koob, Stephen P. (Author)

Format: Book

Language: English

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Call Number: NK5104.5 .K66 2006

Table of Contents:
  • 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 resorted objects
  • Atmospheric deterioration of glass : crizzling
  • Displaying glass
  • Care and storage of glass objects; packing and shipping
  • Appendix: Sources of materials.