Seminar on conservation of transparent paper

IADA-Seminar: Conservation of Transparent Paper

Location: Berlin, Germany
May 11-Jun 11 2007, language: German
Aug 11-Sep 11 2007, language: English

Lecturer: Hildegard Homburger
number of participants: 6

First day:

    Introduction to the history of the manufacture processes

    Introduction to various treatment techniques:

    Every participant gets an object on which he/she will practice
    the following treatments

        *   removal of tapes, water and pressure sensitive
        *   mending of tears with different adhesives
        *   mending losses with tracing paper
        *   flattening, demonstration of Hard-Soft-Sandwich

Second day:

    Every participant will have the opportunity to practice to
    following treatments

        *   dyeing of mending paper
        *   lining with Japanese paper and starch paste
        *   paper pulp application
        *   final discussion

The main focus of the seminar is to gain an understanding of the
several treatment techniques through hands-on working on originals
and dummies.

Fees:
    285,00  EUR
    240,00  EUR for members of IADA

Contact:

    Hildegard Homburger
    Krefelder Str.17
    10555 Berlin
    Germany
    +49 30 3912503 (phone/fax)
    hombu [at] freenet__de


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