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1. RE: Removing dye from ivory handles 2. Job opportunity: Freelance Conservators/Curators (natural history collection) 3. Job opportunity: Freelance Conservators (archaeological, metal & organic materials) 4. LACMA Job Opportunity - Assistant Conservation Scientist ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Valerie Free Posted: Friday March 28, 2025 3:15 PM Subject: RE: Removing dye from ivory handles Message: Dear KristyHave you tried soaking in Ethanol? I dont know if it will remove stains but my research showed that of all the solutions tested, Ethanol had the least potential to leach components of the ivory. Try it on a test piece. Valerie Free RetiredTampa FL ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 3/27/2025 1:04:00 PM From: George Schwartz Subject: RE: Removing dye from ivory handles Look into Jacquardproducts.com decolourant. Not on-label use, but worth considering. Also companies like Tintex, Rit, have products to consider, and of course, hydrogen peroxide and sunlight. Sometimes color shift disappears with pH variations. Good luck! George ------------------------------ George Schwartz Principal, Senior Conservator ConservArt, Inc. Boca Raton FL [email protected] Chair CIPP 2011-2013 Conservators in Private Practice ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------ 2.From: Cymbeline Storey Posted: Friday March 28, 2025 3:16 PM Subject: Job opportunity: Freelance Conservators/Curators (natural history collection) Message: London-based fine art conservation & restoration firm Plowden & Smith is seeking experienced freelance Conservators or Curators based in any location who have expertise in natural history collections (biological and/or geological) for a project in the Middle East. Initially this would involve remote consultancy work, with possible future travel to the Middle East for practical work. Requirements: Senior level, ideally with 10+ years of demonstrable experience Experience working on collections in museums or institutions Willing to travel to the Middle East for weeks or months at a time Previous international work experience (especially in Middle East) is not essential but desirable If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and day rate to: [email protected] <[email protected]> Cymbeline Storey Conservator/Project Manager Plowden & Smith Ltd ------------------------------ Cymbeline Storey Conservator/Project Manager Plowden & Smith, Ltd. Mitcham United Kingdom ------------------------------ 3.From: Cymbeline Storey Posted: Friday March 28, 2025 3:16 PM Subject: Job opportunity: Freelance Conservators (archaeological, metal & organic materials) Message: London-based fine art conservation & restoration firm Plowden & Smith are seeking experienced freelance Conservators based in any location who have expertise in archaeological, metal and organic object conservation for a project in the Middle East. This project requires travel to the Middle East for condition reporting and conservation work from May to July 2025. Requirements: Senior-level Conservator with minimum 10+ years of demonstrable experience in archaeological object conservation (essential), metal and organic objects conservation (desirable) Adept at condition reports, object documentation and conservation treatments Experience working on collections in museums or institutions Previous international work experience essential; experience in the Middle East desirable Willing to travel to the Middle East for minimum 1-month periods Availability between May and July 2025 (or part thereof) If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and day rate to: [email protected] <[email protected]> Cymbeline Storey Conservator/Project Manager Plowden & Smith Ltd ------------------------------ Cymbeline Storey Conservator/Project Manager Plowden & Smith, Ltd. Mitcham United Kingdom ------------------------------ 4.From: Betsy Piscil Posted: Friday March 28, 2025 10:34 PM Subject: LACMA Job Opportunity - Assistant Conservation Scientist Message: Assistant Conservation Scientist (Regular, Full-Time) Conservation Center Reporting to the Head Scientist, this role supports the Conservation Research team by studying the environmental conditions of the David Geffen Galleries, developing strategies for applying the Bizot standard, and conducting material testing for exhibitions. Key responsibilities include microfading analysis, assessing long-term color change in artists' materials, and refining analytical protocols for LACMA's collection. The candidate will prepare samples, apply instrumental techniques, interpret data, produce reports, and contribute to publications and conferences. Additionally, they will help establish research priorities and engage in professional development through training and workshops. This is a 1 year term position with the possibility of renewal. See more details and apply HERE <https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4223859a-1623-4bba-84f6-7f22b4ce3a61&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=538137&source=CC2&lang=en_US> ------------------------------ Betsy Piscil HR Manager Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles United States ------------------------------ 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.
