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Dark stains on a textile that is too frail and bri

Dark stains on a textile that is too frail and brittle to be washed. Conservators need the magic of science and wisdom of experience to take them off gently.

#heritage #textileconsservation #stainremoval #conservators #conservationscience

The step that is lightly discussed as 'cleaning' i

The step that is lightly discussed as 'cleaning' is the most scientific and intricate, particularly in conservation. This is due to many reasons. One reason for it being so important to be tested thoroughly, is that this step is irreversible. A little mistake in decision making in this step can affect the original irreversibly. In this picture, we are preparing a cleansing recipe to be tested.

#artrestoration#artconservation#paintingconservation#conservationscience

Dyeing experiments to getting on to the actual fab

Dyeing experiments to getting on to the actual fabric... skill, knowledge and most important is patience...
#textileconservation#textileheritage #fabricdyeing#fabricinfill #heritagepreservationatelier #Heritageconservation

Dyeing experiments to getting on to the actual fab

Dyeing experiments to getting on to the actual fabric... skill, knowledge and most important is patience...
#textileconservation#textileheritage #fabricdyeing#fabricinfill #heritagepreservationatelier #Heritageconservation

Mastic varnish yellows quite fast. Removing mastic

Mastic varnish yellows quite fast. Removing mastic from a painting from beginning of twenty first century.....
#paintingconservation#artconservation#varnishremoval

Even with minimum intervention, there were a few g

Even with minimum intervention, there were a few gaps that required in-painting with earth pigments...
#artconservation #paintingconservation #traditionalpigments #earthcolours

The team HPA got to test the efficacy of some solv

The team HPA got to test the efficacy of some solvents and gels in removing the surface paint layers on otherwise intricately engraved frame from early twentieth century. It was an activity to end a busy week. We all deserve a relaxing weekend!

#paintingframeconservation #artconservation #conservationlab #heritagepreservationatelier

When gilding shows up on cleaning the dark brown s

When gilding shows up on cleaning the dark brown surface coating..

#artconservation#paintingconservation #gilding#conservationlab #heritagepreservationatelier

Gels in art conservation #artconservation #paint

Gels in art conservation

#artconservation #paintingconservation #conservationlab

Our conversations also get recorded when we are vi

Our conversations also get recorded when we are video documenting. It's amusing to listen to our casual talk while working so seriously and with bated breath...

#paintingconservation#artconservation#varnishremovsl#cleaningofpaunting#heritageconservation

Dark timeliness on the back of a canvas are being

Dark timeliness on the back of a canvas are being treated with agarose gel treatment.

#paintingconservation#artconservation#agarosetreatment#tidelines#heritage#heritageconservation

Painting going back to the frame with a safer back

Painting going back to the frame with a safer backing as compared to usual plyboard.

#Paintingconservation #art #heritage #conservationlaboratory @preservation #microchambertechnology #conservationlab

(Re)moving the dirt needs to be understood properl

(Re)moving the dirt needs to be understood properly to actually remove it from the canvas!

#paintingconservation #heritagepreservationatelier #cleaningcanvas

An old loose lining has got a lot of trapped debri

An old loose lining has got a lot of trapped debris. This accumulation must be causing a lot of damage that is visible on the front of a canvas painting!

#canvaspainting #paintingconservation #heritagepreservationatelier

Dyeing fabrics is attractive to the fashion lovers

Dyeing fabrics is attractive to the fashion lovers and people in general. But, dyeing is poisonous to our planet's health. More so the large scale dyeing and particularly, the synthetic dyeing. We must start thinking about the health of out planet and future life on Earth whenever we are picking up some colorful outfit to purchase. There are some manufacturers using natural and environment friendly coloring techniques, but, do we encourage and support them?

There is always someone learning conservation skil

There is always someone learning conservation skills with passion and enthusiasm at HPA

#heritageconservation #heritagepreservationatelier #conservationlessons

Fabric dyes have been used at least since 2600 BC.

Fabric dyes have been used at least since 2600 BC. But, all of them were natural products mainly from plants. It was an accidental invention in 1856 by an 18 year old student of chemistry, that led to a whole new world of synthetic dyes.
//In 1856, during Easter vacation from London's Royal College of Chemistry, 18-year-old William Henry Perkin (1838–1907) synthesized mauve, or aniline purple—the first commercialized synthetic dyestuff—from chemicals derived from coal tar.//

In Textile conservation, dyeing is quite frequentl

In Textile conservation, dyeing is quite frequently required. It is important to be precise and accurate. With historical textile, the precision comes difficult. In the following series of posts we will be sharing information on dyeing process in conservation labs. Keep a check!

Getting the water soluble acidic components out of

Getting the water soluble acidic components out of the manuscript...

Aqueous treatment has its own benefits… #herita

Aqueous treatment has its own benefits...

#heritagepreservationatelier #paperconservation #archivalconservation #aqueoustreatment #manuscripts #handwrittenmanuscripts

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Paper Conservation and Preservation: Part 1

Paper Conservation and Preservation: Part 1

Posted on May 23, 2020 by namitajaspal

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Micro-environment

Micro-environment

Posted on June 9, 2020 by namitajaspal

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Conservation of an oil on canvas painting

Conservation of an oil on canvas painting

Posted on April 22, 2020 by namitajaspal

Painting conservation

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Radha-Krishna temple complex at Ramtatwali

Radha-Krishna temple complex at Ramtatwali

Posted on June 17, 2020 by namitajaspal

Mural painting conservation

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Basic steps

Posted on April 1, 2020 by namitajaspal

Mural painting conservation

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Books with Brittle paper: an introduction

Books with Brittle paper: an introduction

Posted on April 1, 2020 by namitajaspal

Archival conservation

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Book Conservation: observations

Book Conservation: observations

Posted on April 3, 2020 by namitajaspal

Archival conservation

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Role of humidity in paper conservation

Role of humidity in paper conservation

Posted on June 4, 2020 by namitajaspal

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Paper and book conservation:Part 2

Paper and book conservation:Part 2

Posted on April 4, 2020 by namitajaspal

Book conservation

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Infusing life in decaying blue prints

Infusing life in decaying blue prints

Posted on May 10, 2020 by namitajaspal

Archival conservation

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