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Treatment; 15 Oct 2008; Consolidate where necessary; Ceramics & Glass

Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Consolidated loose area on the back of the face using 10-15% Paraloid B72 (ethyl methacrylate copolymer) in 50/50 Acetone (propan-1-one/dimethyl ketone) / Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol) applied with a micropipette. Used Acetone applied on a soft brush to reduce staining. After consolidation checked the next day for loose areas, and salts had appeared in the consolidated areas. Object had been left for a few days in the Ceramics Conservation strong room.
Details: Treatment