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1. Thesis Project Survey: Stewardship of Contested Cultural Heritage 2. RE: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes 3. RE: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes 4. New Book: Preventive Conservation for Public Art 5. Call for Participation in "A Failure Shared is Not a Failure: Learning from Our Mistakes" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Greta Llanes Posted: Wednesday March 5, 2025 11:21 AM Subject: Thesis Project Survey: Stewardship of Contested Cultural Heritage Message: My name is Greta Llanes Serrano, and I am currently pursuing a master's degree in art conservation at SUNY Buffalo State University. As part of my thesis, I am conducting a research investigation and critical review of legal and ethical frameworks related to the stewardship of contested cultural heritage, with a specific focus on repatriating Benin cultural heritage. With this survey, I am seeking guidance from collection caretakers to explore the ethical concerns surrounding photo documentation and non-invasive and invasive analytical investigations of contested cultural heritage. Please follow this link <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RIMYxx9iH02jxmUhzBLuolRul9jfTN9PqdkGL3eIh2NUNjFEQkxRWjJBSjgyMjBKTzRZMFVNRUEzSi4u> to contribute to the survey. Survey Introduction: The survey is intended for conservators, registrars, curators and others who are responsible for managing collections that contain contested cultural artifacts, which may involve disputes over ownership or rightful stewardship. The questions aim to explore how the field is currently engaging and interacting with these materials, focusing on decision-making processes related to photo documentation, technical analysis, and the exhibition of these objects. I am particularly interested in understanding where these practices align and misalign with the values, needs and wishes of communities from which these objects originate. *The results will remain confidential, and your responses will not be shared or published without your prior consent or discussion. Thank you for your participation. ------------------------------ Greta M. Llanes Serrano (she/her/ella) Graduate Fellow, M.A. and M.S. candidate, Class of 2026 Patricia H. & Richard E. Garman Art Conservation Department SUNY Buffalo State University, Buffalo, NY [email protected] ------------------------------ 2.From: Rebecca Gridley Posted: Wednesday March 5, 2025 11:22 AM Subject: RE: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes Message: Thanks so much Steve. Oh wow, 10K is quite the commitment! For those following this thread here is a link <https://www.conservationresources.com/shop/empty-tubes-for-adhesives-and-pigments/> to what Conservation Resources has in stock. Caroline, I'm not sure whether this really solves the problem posed in your initial post, but thanks so much for bringing this topic up. Rebecca ------------------------------ Rebecca Gridley Associate Conservator Art Conservation Group Long Island City, NY [email protected] ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 03-04-2025 09:24 From: Stephen Koob Subject: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes Rebecca, Conservation Resources, in Springfield VA has a large supply of the medium sized tubes with the long tapered nozzles/applicators. I sourced tubes years ago from a manufacturer in Canada but you had to buy 10,000 to start. Steve Original Message: Sent: 3/3/2025 9:10:00 AM From: Rebecca Gridley Subject: RE: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes Hi Steve - Could you share where you have sourced these from? I have had difficulty finding them myself. I have a precious few left of the type you recommend and teach with, with the very fine, pointed, white plastic applicator nozzle that screws on. I believe I picked them up from a colleague at AIC many years ago following a talk (@Ariel O'Connor was that you?). I was able to find some with an integrated aluminum applicator years ago (similar to this <https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Stock-5ml-high-quality-white-plain_1600524697692.html>), but it was a shorter nozzle with a rounded end and wider hole, which was not great for thin break edges! Thanks so much, Rebecca ------------------------------ Rebecca Gridley Associate Conservator Art Conservation Group Long Island City, NY [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 02-28-2025 19:37 From: Stephen Koob Subject: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes I do not understand what you really need. I have thousands of tubes and nozzles for B-72. Please contact me directly: [email protected] <[email protected]> Stephen Koob Original Message: Sent: 2/27/2025 4:34:00 AM From: Caroline Oliver Subject: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes Hi All,I was wondering if anyone had a UK source of nozzles that would fit on a small paint tube? I'm making my own Paraloid B72 adhesive (thanks to Stephen Koob's instructions) and have aluminium tubes with a 7mm diameter opening. However I would like to have an applicator type nozzle on it (like the HMG tubes) to make it easier to use on site, but can't seem to find any.Thanks,Caroline Caroline Oliver [email protected] <[email protected]>07739 069165www.coconservation.co.uk <http://www.coconservation.co.uk> 3.From: Helena Jaeschke Posted: Wednesday March 5, 2025 11:22 AM Subject: RE: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes Message: Dear Caroline Sorry for the delay - I've been away. I can confirm that the nozzles seldom get blocked and are easy to clear with a little acetone when they do. Best wishes Helena ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 3/1/2025 5:02:00 AM From: Caroline Oliver Subject: RE: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes Thanks Helena, They do look nicer to hold than a tube too! Can I check that they don't get blocked, or the Paraloid dries up? I think I've been veering towards the tubes as they don't let any air in. Caroline Caroline Oliver Conservationwww.coconservation.co.uk07739 069165 ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 2/28/2025 5:13:00 AM From: Helena Jaeschke Subject: RE: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes I've been using needle tip applicators (polythene bottle, polythene nozzle or metal needle tip) for Paraloid B72 for years. They can be refilled many times, easily cleaned and you have a choice of volumes and nozzle sizes. You can find them on ebay or art stores like https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/assorted-needle-tip-applicator-bottles-3-pack-/6639091000.html?glCountry=GB&store=135&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2oW-BhC2ARIsADSIAWpboq7OmHLaUkfKZRVKZb-SK7VaEyJkUQ7W8UYe-WZGmDjUHY-WX30aAvZtEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds <https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/assorted-needle-tip-applicator-bottles-3-pack-/6639091000.html?glCountry=GB&store=135&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2oW-BhC2ARIsADSIAWpboq7OmHLaUkfKZRVKZb-SK7VaEyJkUQ7W8UYe-WZGmDjUHY-WX30aAvZtEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds> ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 2/27/2025 4:34:00 AM From: Caroline Oliver Subject: Nozzle for Paraloid tubes Hi All, I was wondering if anyone had a UK source of nozzles that would fit on a small paint tube? I'm making my own Paraloid B72 adhesive (thanks to Stephen Koob's instructions) and have aluminium tubes with a 7mm diameter opening. However I would like to have an applicator type nozzle on it (like the HMG tubes) to make it easier to use on site, but can't seem to find any. Thanks,Caroline Caroline Oliver [email protected] 069165 www.coconservation.co.uk <http://www.coconservation.co.uk> 4.From: Katharine Untch Posted: Wednesday March 5, 2025 5:25 PM Subject: New Book: Preventive Conservation for Public Art Message: My new book is now available. Check it out and feel free to share with colleagues and allied professionals who might benefit. Preventive Conservation for Public Art <https://www.amazon.com/Preventive-Conservation-Public-Katharine-Untch/dp/B0DSGGTYB9> Amazon remove preview <https://www.amazon.com/Preventive-Conservation-Public-Katharine-Untch/dp/B0DSGGTYB9> Preventive Conservation for Public Art This insightful guide, is invaluable for anyone in the public art arena: artists, fabricators, public arts policymakers, commissioners and committee members, managers, developers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, maintenance providers, heritage preservationists, and con... View this on Amazon > <https://www.amazon.com/Preventive-Conservation-Public-Katharine-Untch/dp/B0DSGGTYB9> If the link doesn't work, you can copy and paste: https://www.amazon.com/Preventive-Conservation-Public-Katharine-Untch/dp/B0DSGGTYB9 <https://www.amazon.com/Preventive-Conservation-Public-Katharine-Untch/dp/B0DSGGTYB9> ------------------------------ Katharine Untch, MA, CAS Principal Conservator Conservation Strategies Art Architecture Archaeology www. CultureConservation.com (650) 503-4002 Author, Preventive Conservation for Public Art ------------------------------ 5.From: Kari Rayner Posted: Wednesday March 5, 2025 5:26 PM Subject: Call for Participation in "A Failure Shared is Not a Failure: Learning from Our Mistakes" Message: "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas Edison "Failure is success in progress." Albert Einstein Please join us for "A Failure Shared is Not a Failure: Learning from Our Mistakes", our 8th annual event. It will be held as the closing session of the AIC Annual meeting at 5 pm CDT on Saturday, May 31st. This session will take place both in-person in Minneapolis and virtually. It's always challenging, hilarious, sad, fun, sobering, and reassuring all at once! This year, the session will immediately follow the Business Meeting, right in the same room. And there will be a cash bar! Please submit a 2-3 sentence summary of your proposed topic to Tony Sigel ([email protected]) and Kari Rayner ([email protected]). Presentations should be no longer than 8 minutes; images or PowerPoints are welcome but not required. A change this year is that while the event will be live streamed and recorded, as all sessions are, it will NOT be included in Postprints, and will NOT be posted online for posterity on YouTube. What happens in the room, stays in the room! If you are attending the meeting virtually but would still like to present, we encourage you to participate and will pre-record your talk on Zoom. If you'd like to submit a talk but would prefer to remain anonymous, the moderators can present on your behalf. ------------------------------ Kari Rayner Associate Conservator of Paintings J. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles, CA ------------------------------ 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.
