Practical Ceramic Conservation
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Practical Ceramic Conservation by Lesley Acton
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.
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861264831 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861264836 |
| Titel | Practical Ceramic Conservation |
| Autor | Lesley Acton |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Hardback |
| Verlag | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2003-04-25 |
| Seitenanzahl | 128 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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