Whether stabilising objects for storage or conserving them for display the utmost professional care and conduct is adhered to during the conservation process.
Prior to treatment, condition assessments are undertaken to establish treatment priorities for every object. Clients are then consulted regarding treatment options and any ethical consideration and risk is clearly explained before proceeding with treatment.
Every treatment is completely documented and all written and photographic documentation is delivered to the owner on completion of the treatment.
Below you'll find some examples of my work.
Conservation of Objects
Organics
Inorganics
Metals
Objects
Victorian Porcupine Quill Box
Owner specifications: Stabilise for Storage
Treatment included:
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Freezing to treat pest infestation
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Museum vacuuming to remove loose dust and dirt
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Cleaning the quills and removing ingrained dirt with deionised water
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Consolidating damaged quills and adhereing loose quills in place with Klucel G in deionised water
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Supporting the box compartments and replacing list handles with perspex
Pedlar Doll
Owner specification: Conserve and Stabilise for Display
Treatment included:
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Cleaning & consolidating painted surfaces with 2% Klucel G in IMS
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Consollidating the delaminating cardboard hat with 4% Klucel G in IMS
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Gapfilling the hat with japanese tissue paper
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Crafting a Plastazote® base to remove mechanical stress from the wheels
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Drycleaning paper label on wheelbarrow
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Humidifying the textiles to relax the fabric
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Supporting the cotton dress with a Melinex® underskirt
I am skilled in the conservation of both historical and archaeological metal; my spaciality involves the conservation and investigation of Roman Lead Cursus Tablets. I have undertaken numours projects investigating possible curse tablets for a different institutions.
I relish the challenge of restoring archaeological and historical ceramics to reveal their original shape and form. This process also increases their aesthetical appeal. All restoration work is undertaken in a sympathetic and ethical manner.
Further inorganic projects include the conservation of stone, marble and glass.
I have experience of working on a variety of organic objects, including, textiles, leather, bone and wood. I have worked with both dry and waterlogged organics.