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Treatment; 28 Jul 2007; Light clean begrimed area (handling grease).; Stone, Wall Paintings, Mosaics

Reason: Loan
Description: Dry cleaned using *WISH*. Removed dirt and sponge residues with a soft brush and vacuum cleaner. The surface was cleaned using Acetone (propan-1-one/dimethyl ketone) and deionised water 1:1 ratio. Adhered acid free card to base with HMG Paraloid B72 (ethyl methacrylate copolymer). The conservation base was filled with glass micro balloons mixed to a stiff consistency with Paraloid B72 (ethyl methacrylate copolymer) in acetone and IMS, and applied with a spatula. The base was retouched using Rowney's Cryla colours (acrylic).
Details: Treatment