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The Passage of Time also Paints

The Passage of Time also Paints

How far should a conservation-restoration process go? As the time passes by, materials darken, protective coatings yellow or become opaque, superficial grime accumulates over the artworks, etc. Furthermore, there are some factors

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Outdoor Bronze Sculpture Maintenance in Florida

Outdoor Bronze Sculpture Maintenance in Florida
Due to the relative high resistance of the material, bronze has been widely used for outdoor sculpture. Traditionally, after being casted in the foundry, the surface of the sculpture is worked further to add some detail as well as to remove small imperfections, joints and casting marks. After this procedure, the sculpture is colored by…
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Watercolor Conservation: Can a Discolored Watercolor be Rescued?

Watercolor Conservation: Can a Discolored Watercolor be Rescued?
Watercolor conservation is a specialized field that focuses on preserving and restoring watercolor artworks, which are delicate and vulnerable due to their water-soluble nature. Watercolor has been used as an artistic technique since ancient civilizations. It was used mostly to execute preparatory drawings for wall paintings and for ornamentation. The first known use is probably…
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