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Treatment; 17 Jun 1998; Conservation for replication. Moulding. Req 63530 BMFS Job no.96/15A; Metals; Stone, Wall Paintings, Mosaics

Header: Treatment; 17 Jun 1998; Conservation for replication. Moulding. Req 63530 BMFS Job no.96/15A; Metals; Stone, Wall Paintings, Mosaics
Reason: Examination
Description: Req 63530 Nov 96 To avoid seepage of rubber and trapping, crevices were filled: The hollows behind the beads on the shoulders were packed with acid-free tissue paper and sealed with HMG heatproof and waterproof adhesive (cellulose nitrate). The ring was suspended upside-down to bring the garnet out to its fullest extent. It was then fixed in place with HMG. The crevices between the garnet and the bezel were packed with slivers of Plastazote and sealed with HMG. Con: MIH The ring was then moulded in Silcoset 105 RTV silicone rubber, the mould dividing walls made with Plasticene (stone colour). (Facsimile Job Number 96/15A) Con: GXH After moulding the packing materials, HMG and traces of moulding materials were removed with a scalpel and swabs of acetone. Con: MIH
Details: Treatment