1st Edition
The Conservator's Cookbook Solution Preparation for the Heritage Professional
By Laura Chaillie
Copyright 2025
242 Pages
18 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
242 Pages
18 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
242 Pages
18 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The Conservator’s Cookbook is a collection of practical, step-by-step guides outlining how to prepare various solutions, adhesives, gels, and other mixtures used in heritage conservation.
While most conservators learn the chemical rationale of solution-making during their training, the actual process of preparing these compounds can be neglected or eventually forgotten. This “cookbook”... Read more
Introduction; One: Bench Skills; Two: Adhesivs and Consolidants; Three: Clays and Gels; Four: Cleaning Agents; Appendix.
Biography
Laura Chaillie is a London-based objects conservator. Drawing from her background as an instructor, she is a keen communicator and active researcher. Her research interests include the characterisation and interventive care of plastics, with special focus on the preservation of electronic musical instruments.
