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Treatment; 13 Mar 2002; Clean. Stabilise lifting gesso and paint surface. Stabilise loose ox horn and arms of ploughman. Secure loose wood splinters.; Organics

Header: Treatment; 13 Mar 2002; Clean. Stabilise lifting gesso and paint surface. Stabilise loose ox horn and arms of ploughman. Secure loose wood splinters.; Organics
Reason: Storage
Description: Surface dust was removed by lightly brushing with a fine sable brush. Further cleaned with a Wishab sponge (vulcanized latex,filler) gently manipulated over the soiled surfaces in conjunction with a low-powered vacuum cleaner. Where necessary, used small amounts of Groomstick (modified natural rubber) on a cocktail stick, gently rolled over the contaminated surface. Loose pigment/gesso relaid by firstly applying copious amounts of white spirit to the immediate area requiring attention using a pipette. This acts both as a wetting agent and as a barrier between adhesive and original surface. Up to 70% Primal AC33 (acrylic) in distilled water was applied to the edges of the flakes using a fine sable brush. Excess adhesive removed with a Kleenex tissue followed by gentle rolling of an acetone cotton wool swab across the ancient surface. Secured area around loose horn by backfilling with glass microballoons in a medium of 10% Paraloid B72 (ethyl methacrylate copolymer) in Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol)/acetone mix. Filled areas touched out using Rowney's Cryla colours (acrylic) to tone with the surrounding original surface.
Details: Treatment