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Treatment; 10 Jul 2015; Clean and consolidate loose crack.; Ceramics & Glass

Reason: Post-survey
Description: The plaster fill was removed mechanically with overpaint remvoed with acetone swabs. The crack was then steam cleaned with distilled water. An Ariel poultice was then placed along the crack and left covered overnight. The crack was then steam cleaned again and left to dry completely. The crack was then consolidated multiple times with 10-20% Paraloid B72 in acetone through a micropipette. Excess adhesive was removed from the surface with acetone swabs.
Details: Treatment