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The Ceramic Repair and Conservation Studio |
Case Study: |
Base of vase broken into a number of pieces, neck showing earlier poor repair. |
Earlier repair dismantled, all pieces cleaned to remove old glue and dirt, the base then re-assembled. |
Vase body and base re-assembled, cracks and chips filled, retouched and glazed to remove visible signs of damage. |
Detail of above showing invisible repair. |
Underside of vase base, repairs are sealed but not retouched in order to retain evidence of the repair. |
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Conservation vs. Restoration Conservation may be described as the slowing down and prevention of deterioration of an object; with ceramics this may involve the cleaning and stabilising of objects. Restoration and reconstruction usually involves the complete reassembly of an object, the filling of cracks, chips, reforming or modeling missing pieces, retouching and glazing. A thorough understanding of the history, construction, function, use and value (cultural or financial) of an object will determine the most appropriate approach. We are happy to give advice on the most appropriate approach for your ceramic. |
Repair and restoration of an Italian Vase |