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Treatment; 21 Jan 2010; Consolidate and stabalise loose areas Investigate whitish deposits; Ceramics & Glass

Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Consolidated loose areas with 5-20% Paraloid B72 (ethyl methacrylate copolymer) in 50:50 Acetone (propan-1-one/dimethyl ketone): Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol), applied with a glass micro-pipette. Removed excess adhesive with Acetone applied on a soft brush and a watchmaker's puffer to reduce the staining of the consolidant. Reapplied consolidant several times until the loose areas were stable.
Details: Treatment