Caring for Your Ceramics and Glass Objects Source: American Institute for Conservation (AIC) (Caring for Your Treasures Series) Many special objects are made of ceramics or glass. These materials include porcelain, earthenware, “crystal,” pottery, and art glass to name just a few. Jewelry, dolls, sculpture, tableware, tiles, kitchenware, and many other items can be made […]
Archive | June, 2017
Conserve-O-Gram 4/12 Ring Supports for Pottery and Round-Based Objects
Conserve-O-Gram 4/12 Ring Supports for Pottery and Round-Based Objects Source: National Park Service (NPS) Whether for storage or exhibit, the support should properly support the base of the object, help alleviate stresses caused by instability, and prevent damage from vibration or movement.
Conserve-O-Gram 8/1 Removing Dust from Ceramic and Glass Objects
Conserve-O-Gram 8/1 Removing Dust from Ceramic and Glass Objects Source: National Park Service (NPS) This Conserve 0 Gram discusses the types of cleaning that should be avoided, cleaning that can be safely performed on-site by curatorial staff, and the various procedures to follow.
Conserve-O-Gram 8/3 Preservation of Low-Fired Ceramic Objects
Conserve-O-Gram 8/3 Preservation of Low-Fired Ceramic Objects Source: National Park Service (NPS) To better protect low-fired ceramic objects, museum staff should understand the materials and techniques used to create them. Some of the damage that can occur to low-fired ceramics is a result of their construction. Prevent major accidents by following established guidelines for proper […]
Crizzling and the Preservation of Glass
Crizzling and the Preservation of Glass Source: Corning Museum of Glass Description with photos and descriptions of the stages of crizzling, a form of glass deterioration. See also a recorded description about crizzling: http://www.cmog.org/audio/glass-alchemists-glass-crizzling
The Care and Preservation of Glass and Ceramics
The Care and Preservation of Glass and Ceramics Source: The Henry Ford Glass and ceramic objects can be maintained for years of use and enjoyment provided that some basic care and attention is given to their preservation.
Saving Your Treasures: Ceramics
Saving Your Treasures: Ceramics Source: Nebraska NET Saving Your Treasure series
Saving Your Treasures: Glass
Saving Your Treasures: Glass Source: Nebraska NET Saving Your Treasure series
Conserv-O-Gram Number 19/23 A Phase Box for the Protection of Books
Conserv-O-Gram Number 19/23 A Phase Box for the Protection of Books Source: National Park Service (NPS) Simple boxes for the protection of library materials have become an important collections care tool.
Basic Preservation Guidelines for Library and Archive Collections
Basic Preservation Guidelines for Library and Archive Collections Source: Preservation Advisory Centre, The British Library Preservation can be defined as ‘all managerial, technical and financial considerations applied to retard deterioration and extend the useful life of (collection) materials to ensure their continued availability’. Preventive measures can considerably extend the useful life of collections, and are […]
