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1. Reposting: UK survey on clear coatings for indoor and industrial metalwork conservation 2. Opportunity: Art Conservation & Custom Framing Studio – Turnkey 3. Plastics, Plastics, Plastics - Learn how to identify the plastic objects in your collections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Natasha Waddell Posted: Monday February 17, 2025 7:50 AM Subject: Reposting: UK survey on clear coatings for indoor and industrial metalwork conservation Message: Hi everyone! I am a first year PhD student at Imperial College London researching clear coatings for indoor heritage metalwork and industrial objects stored in uncontrolled and fluctuating environments. The projects intends to reassess current treatments used on metalwork objects and devise a more suitable protocol where commonly used coatings or corrosion inhibitors may not provide the most suitable protection as advertised or first thought. I have created a survey with the intention to understand what conservators are using in their treatments; devise what materials are working well and what are not; if conservators have discovered/created successful coating treatments within their own disciplines that are not yet widely known within the field; which coatings are still widely used but are not the most beneficial for the object; most of all, what conservators, and emerging professionals, would like to see in this field of research. This survey is aimed at UK based metal conservators in the field of cultural heritage who work on object, sculpture, archaeological and industrial archaeological based items. This project is an AHRC funded Collaborative Doctoral Partnership working in conjunction with English Heritage and Imperial College London, using J. W. Evans Silver Factory and Dover war tunnels as key case studies. The survey is now open, and will close on March 31st 2025. Please feel free to forward the survey to anyone who you may think can contribute to this research! The form can be accessed from the link below: Microsoft Forms <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=B3WJK4zudUWDC0-CZ8PTB4LUvelMPMdDiS5OB9KiYf1UQTE2MFFXWVM5UjhUQTg5VjVXTVBUUkZJQS4u> Thank you so much, I look forward to reading your responses! Natasha ------------------------------ Natasha Waddell PhD Student, Clear Coatings in Metalwork Conservation Imperial College London Chichester United Kingdom ------------------------------ 2.From: George Schwartz Posted: Monday February 17, 2025 1:59 PM Subject: Opportunity: Art Conservation & Custom Framing Studio – Turnkey Message: Rare chance to take over a well-established, highly regarded conservation and framing studio with a 60+ year legacy located in Boca Raton, Florida. Step into a fully equipped facility with a loyal client base at a cost far below market value or typical startup expenses. Ideal for an emerging conservator ready to establish independence or an experienced professional looking to expand or move. The current owner is available to support a smooth transition. Serious inquiries only. ------------------------------ George Schwartz Principal, Senior Conservator ConservArt, Inc. Boca Raton FL [email protected] Chair CIPP 2011-2013 Conservators in Private Practice ------------------------------ 3.From: Brenda Keneghan Posted: Monday February 17, 2025 10:16 PM Subject: Plastics, Plastics, Plastics - Learn how to identify the plastic objects in your collections Message: Come and join us for a 2 day course covering all aspects of plastics in collections. 13th & 14th May in the beautiful surroundings of West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. The course covers: 1. What is a plastic? 2. History & Development of plastics 3. Degradation of plastics 4. Basic care & preventive conservation of plastic materials 5. Different approaches to identification of plastics - historical research / analytical techniques 6. Practical identification of plastic objects in your collection. Practical sessions and plenty of time for questions. Tutors- Brenda Keneghan, David Howell, Hugh Morrison Early Booking advised Identification of Plastic Materials | West Dean <https://www.westdean.ac.uk/short-courses/m2d34380-identification-of-plastic-materials> Dr Brenda Keneghan FRSC Preservation Consultant for Plastics in Heritage Collections email: [email protected] <[email protected]> You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
