Conservation and Care of Glass Objects

Contents

Preface, p7

Acknowledgements, p8

Health and Safety Disclaimer, p9

1.  Chemistry and Technology of Glass, p11

2.  Preservation and Deterioration of Glass, p13

3.  Handling and Moving Glass Objects Safely, p19

4.  Setting Up a Laboratory for the Conservation of Glass Objects, p27

5.  Examination and Documentation, p35

6.  Cleaning Glass, p39

7.  Adhesives and Consolidants, p47

8.  Appliction of Adhesives and Assembly of Fragments p57

9.  Loss Compensation: Casting and Molding Materials and Techniques, p75

10.  Finishing Techniques for Epoxy Adhesives and Fills, p107

11.  Re-treatment of Previously Restored Objects, p111

12.  Atmospheric Deterioration of Glass: Crizzling, p117

13.  Displaying Glass, p131

14.  Care and Storage of Glass Objects; Packing and Shipping, p141

Appendix: Sources of Materials, p151

For Further Reading, p154

Index, p156