Silicone

From: Helena Jaeschke <*helena.jaeschke<-a*> Date: Monday, March 7, 2005 · helena.jaeschke<-a

Anita Quye asked about the collections care aspect of silicone
objects.

Some years ago we heard of a silicone rubber artwork--the cast of a
tyre tread--which had formed a yellowish stain, possibly silicone
oil leaching out of the rubber itself. At the time, the best remedy
seemed to be to take a mould of the artwork and make a replica in
new silicone rubber as a back-up before attempting to treat the
stain.

Helena Jaeschke
Conservation Development Officer
+44 1392 665951
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Queen Street
Exeter EX4 3RX

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