Month: August 2025

Archival Conservation, Heritage Conservation, Paper conservation

The Evolution of Architectural Drawing Techniques

   18th Century (1700s) Architects in Europe (and colonial America) drafted on high-quality rag paper (often handmade linen or cotton rag stock) using ink and graphite. Drawings were typically laid out in pencil. Then they were “inked-in” for permanence with quill or early metal-nib pens. Tools like straightedges, compasses, and needle prickers were used to transfer outlines[1][2]. Black iron-gall ink (common writing ink) was widely … Continue reading The Evolution of Architectural Drawing Techniques

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Foxing
Archival Conservation, Heritage Conservation, paper abd book conservation, Paper and book conservation, Paper conservation, Photograph Conservation

Foxing on Paper, Textile, and Architectural Drawings: Causes, Concerns, and Prevention

Foxing is a widespread condition affecting paper and textile-based cultural heritage materials. While it’s most commonly associated with books and prints, foxing can just as easily mar textile-mounted documents, tracing cloth, or drafting linens. Understanding the nature of foxing is essential not just for conservators but also for collectors, curators, and institutions responsible for long-term preservation. What is Foxing? Foxing refers to brownish spots or … Continue reading Foxing on Paper, Textile, and Architectural Drawings: Causes, Concerns, and Prevention

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Heritage Conservation, Painting Conservation

The Intricacies of Painting Conservation: Challenges & Solutions

Date: August 2025By: Heritage Preservation Atelier Pvt. Ltd. Introduction In the quiet archives of the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh, a once-vibrant oil painting by renowned artist Kirpal Singh from 1968 sat shrouded under yellowed Japanese tissue, awaiting rescue. What began as a preservation effort 30 years ago had become a fragile mask over a flaking and wrinkled masterpiece. This blog post walks you … Continue reading The Intricacies of Painting Conservation: Challenges & Solutions

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