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1. RE: UV blocking Acrylic sheet for windows 2. Call for applications: Getty Post-Baccalaureate Conservation Internships 3. RE: 3D Manipulation Software ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Wilma Bouwmeester Posted: Thursday September 4, 2025 7:47 PM Subject: RE: UV blocking Acrylic sheet for windows Message: UV film can be made into blinds, which work in the same way as a calico/fabric blind and can even be used in addition to these, with a double-roller system that sees the two rollers mounted above each other in a special double-roller bracket. The UV blind rolls off the roller on the glass side, so it hangs close to the windowpane, and the fabric blind rolls off the roller on the 'room-side'. As the blinds hang on opposite sides there is no risk of one blind snagging and pulling the other one. I have seen these in use in Britain, originally developed by the National Trust to protect room contents in historic houses as an alternative to UV film on the windows, as it doesn't put the historic glass at risk of breaking when the film is removed. Wilma Bouwmeester ACR Sustainable Heritage Conservation The Coach House Spitalhaugh WEST LINTON EH46 7BH 07739 988087 Standard working days Mon-Thu Please consider the environment before printing this email. ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 9/2/2025 9:38:00 AM From: Ian Loughead Subject: RE: UV blocking Acrylic sheet for windows I was wondering if you had considered UV blocking film? We have had good success using that at our historic homes. Advantages, less obvious to visitors and allows for the operation of the windows if needed. We found that some staff would remove the plexi sheet barriers in homes that needed cross ventilation and therefore we lost all UV protection, while an open window was at least 50% covered. When temperatures get hot inside homes with no moving air, staff will find a way to make it cooler. The films usually are available in clear with only UV blocking, or levels of light blocking as well. The downsides to the film is the time it takes to install the film, which is much more labour intensive and possibly (we have not found this to be true) the chance of damage to very old glass as it is stuck on with an adhesive. Technically these also come in safety films, which make the windows more shatter resistant as far as theft and vandalism goes. ------------------------------ Ian Loughead Senior Conservator Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History Halifax Canada ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 08-27-2025 15:18 From: Michaela Neiro Subject: UV blocking Acrylic sheet for windows I am looking for available brands of Acrylic/plexi sheet to hang in the windows of our Historic House museums to block UV while the sites are open in the summer. I currently have quotes for Optix UVF and Acrylite OP-3. Is anyone familiar with these products or do you have others to recommend? Thanks for your input, Michaela Neiro Director of Conservation Historic New England 2.From: Anna Duer Posted: Thursday September 4, 2025 7:47 PM Subject: Call for applications: Getty Post-Baccalaureate Conservation Internships Message: Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Getty Post-Baccalaureate Conservation Internship program <https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-post-baccalaureate-conservation-internships/>! These internships provide yearlong financial support and hands-on conservation experience to underrepresented post-baccalaureates who are preparing to apply to conservation graduate programs. Internships are offered at the conservation studios and labs at the Getty Center in Los Angeles and the Getty Villa in Malibu, along with local Los Angeles museums. For the 2026-2027 internship year, placements are being offered at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA); the Fowler Museum at UCLA; the Autry Museum of the American West; and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. While these internships are intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in the conservation field, Getty encourages eligible candidates from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. Candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate their interest in museum conservation and how they might add new and underrepresented perspectives, which can include – among other things – socio-economic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin, and/or any other life experiences. Candidates must: Be a United States citizen or permanent resident eligible to work in the United States (permanent residents are non-citizens authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis, also known as "green card" holders). Those with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible. Be committed to a career in conservation and possess a strong desire to attend graduate school to further that goal. Be able to demonstrate previous experience in conservation. Internships are full-time for twelve months and include a $45,500 stipend and $1,500 towards relocation expenses if coming from outside the Los Angeles area. The internship includes an additional $4,000 towards educational reimbursements, certificate courses in conservation, domestic conservation conference attendance, or other professional-development opportunities related to the internship. The deadline to apply is November 4, 2025. Application materials and further information are available at https://gty.art/postbacc <https://gty.art/postbacc?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3ScB-QI3R9ZbwVJsmFagyFj5ybjWIcaB_r1k4u4amCKB68XOgqnYUZ2ZY_aem_26feBmCBrol5mc8JDBElZQ> For questions regarding the program or the application process, please contact [email protected] <[email protected]>, or visit our FAQ: https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-post-baccalaureate-conservation-internships/faq/ <https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-post-baccalaureate-conservation-internships/faq/> ------------------------------ Anna Duer Reference Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA [email protected] ------------------------------ 3.From: Andrea Morris Posted: Thursday September 4, 2025 9:59 PM Subject: RE: 3D Manipulation Software Message: My dentist uses the "Itero" 3D computer model making laser scanner. Itero is owned by Invisalign, the orthodontia enterprise, and it is completely dental application oriented. ------------------------------ Andrea Morris General Engineer/Engineering Analyst U.S. Army, DEVCOM Analysis Center West Chester United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 09-02-2025 09:05 From: Paola Lucero Subject: 3D Manipulation Software Hello all, I am currently using a Romer 3D scanner and must say it has provided promising results, I am currently preparing a paper and will be glad to share it with you. -- Dra. Paola LUCERO Original Message: Sent: 9/1/2025 6:06:00 AM From: John Hughes Subject: RE: 3D Manipulation Software Dermot, I had a similar experience recently- it is probably a small CT scanner. I asked how much the dental practice paid for it, around £80K. I could envision a conservation version but maybe something like it already exists. Regards, John Hughes School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences University of the West of Scotland https://research-portal.uws.ac.uk/en/persons/john-hughes <https://research-portal.uws.ac.uk/en/persons/john-hughes> http://iscs.icomos.org/ <http://iscs.icomos.org/> Please consider the environment and think before you print. The University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity. Charity number SC002520. This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the University of the West of Scotland. As a public body, the University of the West of Scotland may be required to make available emails as well as other written forms of information as a result of a request made under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Original Message: Sent: 8/29/2025 6:02:00 AM From: Dermot Cox-Kearns Subject: RE: 3D Manipulation Software I was with my dentist earlier this week, they had a scanner that made a 3D computer image of my gums and teeth which they will use to build teeth for implants I need, this work used to be done by taking casts of the gums and teeth. While they were making the scan I thought that it would have fantastic use in conservation work and had meant to ask what make of machine and software was been used, but forgot.😔 🙄 I am happy to ask on my next visit to the dentist, if you want me to do that. ------------------------------ Dermot Cox-Kearns Owner Ashford - Wicklow Ireland ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 08-28-2025 11:39 From: Olivia-Jane Haslam Subject: 3D Manipulation Software Hello all, I am an archaeogical conservator working on a 3D reconstruction project using one of our objects. Our goal is to digitally reconstruct missing sections of the object using a combination of scan data and digital modeling to better understand its purpose. I do not have much experience yet with 3D modeling and was looking for recommendations on software to use for manipulating 3D scan data to create reconstructions and other maniupulated models such as molds and fills. Currently we have an Artec Leo scanner and we use Blender 4.4 and Bamboo Studio after the data is processed with Artec Studio. In my research I have seen a couple different softwares depending on the scanner along with Sketchfab and CAD modeling. Any information regarding software, its price, and how easy it is to use would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! ------------------------------ Olivia-Jane Haslam Archaeological Conservator The Mariners' Museum and Park Newport News, Virginia 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 https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
