JAIC 1986, Volume 25, Number 2, Article 4 (pp. 93 to 96)
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JAIC 1986, Volume 25, Number 2, Article 4 (pp. 93 to 96)

NOTE ON A FILL MATERIAL FOR WATER SENSITIVE OBJECTS

PAMELA HATCHFIELD


ABSTRACT—The use of glass microspheres in Acryloid B-72 is discussed as a gap filler for water sensitive materials. The reconstruction of a polychromed wood Egyptian shawabti using these materials is described.

Article Sections:

1. INTRODUCTION
2. TREATMENT
3. CONCLUSION
a: Notes
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