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Treatment; 19 Jun 2014; Stabilise unstable flakes, fragments and areas as necessary.; Ceramics & Glass

Reason: Publication/Catalogue
Description: The unstable area on the back was consolidated with 10% Paraloid B72 (ethyl methacrylate copolymer) in Acetone (propan-1-one/dimethyl ketone) and Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol) 50:50. A brush was used. The excess consolidant was removed with Acetone and a soft brush, following the consolidation.
Details: Treatment