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1. IADA Symposium 2025 Back to the Future Provisional Programme 2. RE: Removing dye from ivory handles 3. Early Bird Registration open for ICOM-CC ATSR Meeting in Lisbon, May 21-23, 2025: "Exploring Collections" 4. Job posting: Postgraduate Fellowship in Paintings Conservation at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5. Glossary of Conservation Terms for Wall Paintings and Architectural Surfaces EwaGlos is now available in 16 Languages 6. RE: Removing dye from ivory handles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Caroline De Stefani Posted: Friday March 21, 2025 6:34 AM Subject: IADA Symposium 2025 Back to the Future Provisional Programme Message: The provisional programme for the IADA Symposium Back to the Future-Lessons Learned a Decade Later (8-10 September 2025) is now available here: Programme - IADA <https://iada-home.org/conference/programme/> To register, please follow this link: Register - IADA <https://iada-home.org/conference/register/> See you in Leuven! ------------------------------ Dr Caroline De Stefani Head of Conservation The British Library T +44 (0) 20 7412 x 7738 [email protected] The British Library 96 Euston Road LONDON NW1 2DB www.bl.uk ------------------------------ 2.From: Kirsty Clark Posted: Friday March 21, 2025 6:34 AM Subject: RE: Removing dye from ivory handles Message: Thank you, will definitely give UV a try if i can. ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 03-20-2025 23:40 From: Linda Roundhill Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles I had a minor success using alcohol to lessen a pink dye stain and then some more success with UV light, but it was a long time ago and I don't recall the details. It would depend on the dye and how deep it has migrated. ------------------------------ Linda Roundhill Conservator/Owner Everett United States ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 03-18-2025 07:14 From: Kirsty Clark Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Hello Martin. thank you so much, will give this a try if we can! ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom Original Message: Sent: 03-17-2025 20:59 From: Martin O'Brien Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Kirsty, I use a lot of dyes and inevitably will get some on my skin when a glove gets a puncture. I use a special hand cleaner called Reduran which removes the dye stain from my skin as if magic. I'm not sure if it would be suitable for ivory however. I'm a wooden objects conservator and know very little about ivory. Reduran was re-named a few years ago to Kresto Kolor Special. Sadly it was discontinued by the manufacturer/distributor here in the States, but I suspect that it might still be available in UK or Europe as it seems like a European product. If you do find it over there, let me know as my supply is running low and there is no replacement. There is an entirely different product called Amodex and it is marketed to people who use fountain pens . . . sooner or later fountain pen users get ink on their clothes. You might consider looking into this product as well. Best wishes, ------------------------------ Martin O'Brien PA-AIC Wooden Artifact Conservator in Private Practice Winston Salem, NC 336-773-1334 Original Message: Sent: 03-14-2025 11:29 From: Kirsty Clark Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Hello, I am currently conserving a set of instruments with ivory handles. They were damaged in a leak, and the dye from the case was transferred onto the ivory. We have managed to remove some of the dye but it is still pretty obvious. We have tried humidifying, IDA and WA paste, but it has not removed the dye. I was hopping that someone may have more experience and ideas into what could be done to remove the dye. Thank you, ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 3.From: Wibke Neugebauer Posted: Friday March 21, 2025 6:03 PM Subject: Early Bird Registration open for ICOM-CC ATSR Meeting in Lisbon, May 21-23, 2025: "Exploring Collections" Message: Dear all, the ICOM-CC Art Technological Source Research (ATSR) working group invites you to our 7th Interim Meeting at NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal. The programme of our two-day conference (May 22–23, 2025) "Exploring Collections: Cross-Disciplinary Approaches In Art Technological Research" is now published on the conference website: https://sites.google.com/fct.unl.pt/atsr2025/programme_1 On May 21, there will be two one-day workshops at the Department of Conservation and Restoration of the NOVA University, exclusive for conference participants, that can be booked additionally. Conference fees, registration form and additional information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/fct.unl.pt/atsr2025/registration Please note: Early Bird registration is only open until March 31, 2025. Regular registration is possible until April 25, 2025. We hope to see you soon in Lisbon! Best wishes ------------------------------ Wibke Neugebauer Assistant coordinator of the ICOM-CC ATSR working group Professor of Conservation of Paintings and Polychrome Sculpture State Academy of Art and Design Stuttgart Germany ------------------------------ 4.From: Mina Porell Posted: Friday March 21, 2025 6:04 PM Subject: Job posting: Postgraduate Fellowship in Paintings Conservation at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Message: The Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library welcomes applications for the position of Postgraduate Fellow in Paintings Conservation. Description: The fellowship is structured to provide an emerging conservator with well-rounded skills and hands-on experience needed for a successful career in conservation. Primarily supervised by Winterthur's Associate Conservator of Paintings, the fellow will also work with the Associate Curator of Art and Visual Culture and the staff of the Scientific Research and Analysis Laboratory (SRAL) to carry out research, technical examination, and conservation treatment of several paintings as a part of an extensive study of works by the Peale family of artists in the Winterthur collection. Additionally, the fellow will assist with all routine activities of the paintings lab and the conservation department and participate in outreach programs as appropriate, including a monthly conservation clinic for the public and conservation tours for special interest groups and the public. The fellow is strongly encouraged to interact with Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC) students, faculty, and guest speakers by mentoring and teaching, as appropriate, and attending lectures and selected classes that support their professional growth. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden-all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres. Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration. Winterthur offers a unique and rewarding experience that is rich in culture and natural beauty. Winterthur considers its employees and volunteers to be among its greatest assets and welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute their specific skills to its mission "to inspire, enlighten, and delight all of its visitors while preserving and enhancing [Winterthur]" and also uphold its core values of agility, excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusion, and transparency. Compensation: $45,620.00 / year Benefits: Including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off plan including 10 holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time; 403b with employer match for eligible employees; discounts in the museum store and cafe; free general admission for you and your immediate family Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year and would start in September or October of 2025. Responsibilities: Carries out thorough examination, written documentation, and treatment of selected paintings in consultation with the Associate Paintings Conservator and the Associate Curator of Art and Visual Culture, in accordance with standards established by professional conservation organizations such as the American Institute for Conservation. Conducts technical analysis of selected paintings in consultation with the Associate Paintings Conservator and the staff of the Scientific Research and Analysis Laboratory to study their construction, material composition, and technique. Creates thorough and accurate written and photographic documentation for conservation examinations, treatments, analysis, and research, and logs all applicable information and documentation in the museum collections management system, Axiell EMu. Assists with the day-to-day operations of the paintings lab, including condition checks for special exhibitions and loans, remedial treatments, and collection moves. Participates in tours and other outreach programs aimed at introducing basic conservation principles to the Winterthur staff, students, and public visitors. Participates in select activities of the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation as appropriate, and interfaces with faculty and students. Engages in continued-education activities such as attending professional conferences, as time and funding permits, reading professional journals, and conferring with colleagues. Fulfills conservation department and other institutional assignments and maintains a safe and professional workspace. Requirements Minimum Experience: Completion of a Masters degree in conservation from a recognized university program within the last five years or equivalent Preferred Experience: Major in paintings conservation or equivalent specialization with experience working in a paintings conservation lab within an institutional setting; experience in the treatment of frames. Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of current paintings conservation practices, historical painting materials and techniques, and methods of technical examination; ability to apply this knowledge to the treatment, assessment, and long-term preservation of collection objects. Excellent hand skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking. Ability to assess the conservation needs of paintings and to recommend proper housing, storage, and display conditions. Strong organizational skills and time management; ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Experience with technical imaging for paintings, including x-radiography and infrared reflectography, highly desirable. Essential Functions: The individual may be required to work with toxic materials, adhering to appropriate health and safety protocols The individual operates highly sophisticated equipment such as binocular and compound microscopes The individual may be required to work on ladders or lifts with appropriate training and may be asked to lift up to 30 lbs. Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours a day For more information and to apply, please visit Join Our Team - Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library <https://www.winterthur.org/join-our-team/> and don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. ------------------------------ Mina Porell (she/hers) Associate Conservator of Paintings | Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Affiliated Assistant Professor | Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation ------------------------------ 5.From: Angela Weyer Posted: Friday March 21, 2025 6:05 PM Subject: Glossary of Conservation Terms for Wall Paintings and Architectural Surfaces EwaGlos is now available in 16 Languages Message: The European Illustrated Glossary of Conservation Terms for Wall Paintings and Architectural Surfaces, the so called EwaGlos, is now available in 16 languages. You can find them as a free download on: hornemann-institut.hawk.de/en/projects/research/ewaglos <https://hornemann-institut.hawk.de/en/projects/research/ewaglos> A consortium of seven European institutions - supported by associated partners and external experts – has developed the richly illustrated glossary in eleven languages: Concise texts and demonstrative illustrations are designed to help readers quickly grasp and understand each term. Since the end of October 2015, the glossary is available to the general public as an inexpensive, non-profit print publication. After a worldwide survey, the consortium published a revised digital edition in December 2016: EwaGlos - European Illustrated Glossary of Conservation Terms for Wall Paintings and Architectural Surfaces. English definitions with translations into Bulgarian, Croatian, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish and Turkish, 2nd revised digital edition ed. by Angela Weyer, Pilar Roig Picazo, Daniel Pop, JoAnn Cassar, Aysun Özköse, Jean-Marc Vallet and Ivan Srša, 2016 http://dx.doi.org/ 10.5165/hawk-hhg/300 <https://www.hornemann-institut.de/doi/300.php> (aprox. 107 MB) http://dx.doi.org/10.5165/hawk-hhg/301 <https://www.hornemann-institut.de/doi/301.php> (aprox. 57 MB) After that, five more translations became available: Arabic (June 2017), compiled under the direction of Professor Dr Hussein Mohamed Ali, Restoration Department of Minia University in Egypt Japanese (July 2018), compiled by Professor Dr Takeshi Ishizaki, Tohoku University of Art and Design (Japan) and Member of ICOMOS, together with thirteen colleagues Russian (December 2018), supplemented with the German text, compiled by Professor Dr Yulia Griber of the Smolensk State University (Russia), together with six colleagues Persian (May 2019), compiled by Dr Mehdi Razani, Assistance Professor of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, and Fatemeh Sehati M.Sc. from Department of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Property of the Tabriz Islamic Art University in Teheran (Iran) Chinese (November 2022), compiled by Gesa Schwantes, Associate Professor from the Institute for Cultural Heritage Preservation, Shanghai University, China In case someone would like to translate EwaGlos as a volunteer work, we have prepared a template that allows anyone to do so easily, including your own preface and a list of translators. If you are you interested, please do not hesitate to contact us: [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ Dr. Angela Weyer Institute Director, Hornemann Institute of the HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen ------------------------------ 6.From: Miko Vasques Dias Posted: Friday March 21, 2025 6:06 PM Subject: RE: Removing dye from ivory handles Message: Kirsty, the ivory will lighten when exposed to light/UV, not so much the stain. If the damage was caused by a leak (water?) often it'll have to be solved with another leak, in a controlled matter. Without knowing anything about the coloring material that was left in the very porous ivory your treatment remains a shot in the dark. Some of the products that were suggested in this thread are US specific brands, it would be helpful to us over the pond knowing what the active ingredients are. ------------------------------ Miko Vasques Dias Wood and Furniture Conservator Lecturer University of Amsterdam Program in Conservation and Restoration Amsterdam Netherlands ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 03-21-2025 05:52 From: Kirsty Clark Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Thank you, will definitely give UV a try if i can. ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 03-20-2025 23:40 From: Linda Roundhill Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles I had a minor success using alcohol to lessen a pink dye stain and then some more success with UV light, but it was a long time ago and I don't recall the details. It would depend on the dye and how deep it has migrated. ------------------------------ Linda Roundhill Conservator/Owner Everett United States Original Message: Sent: 03-18-2025 07:14 From: Kirsty Clark Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Hello Martin. thank you so much, will give this a try if we can! ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom Original Message: Sent: 03-17-2025 20:59 From: Martin O'Brien Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Kirsty, I use a lot of dyes and inevitably will get some on my skin when a glove gets a puncture. I use a special hand cleaner called Reduran which removes the dye stain from my skin as if magic. I'm not sure if it would be suitable for ivory however. I'm a wooden objects conservator and know very little about ivory. Reduran was re-named a few years ago to Kresto Kolor Special. Sadly it was discontinued by the manufacturer/distributor here in the States, but I suspect that it might still be available in UK or Europe as it seems like a European product. If you do find it over there, let me know as my supply is running low and there is no replacement. There is an entirely different product called Amodex and it is marketed to people who use fountain pens . . . sooner or later fountain pen users get ink on their clothes. You might consider looking into this product as well. Best wishes, ------------------------------ Martin O'Brien PA-AIC Wooden Artifact Conservator in Private Practice Winston Salem, NC 336-773-1334 <tel:336-773-1334> Original Message: Sent: 03-14-2025 11:29 From: Kirsty Clark Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Hello, I am currently conserving a set of instruments with ivory handles. They were damaged in a leak, and the dye from the case was transferred onto the ivory. We have managed to remove some of the dye but it is still pretty obvious. We have tried humidifying, IDA and WA paste, but it has not removed the dye. I was hopping that someone may have more experience and ideas into what could be done to remove the dye. Thank you, ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 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.
