Class on using airbrushes

AIC is working with the Walters Art Museum to develop a class on the
uses airbrushes and other small spray devices for conservation. At
the recent Mastering Inpainting workshop, Elissa O'Loughlin
conducted a survey and did a demonstration of some practical uses of
airbrushes. To view a downloadable PDF recap of the session, which
includes the survey results and notes on:

    supplies and suppliers
    toning Japanese papers
    spraying microcellulose powder
    producing simulated stone surfaces such as lapis
    airbrushing of films for photo and ceramic compensation

please see

    <URL:http://www.thewalters.org/works_of_art/
        worksofart_conservation_stories.aspx>

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The class is for conservators in all specialty groups and will
probably be 2 days. Eric Pourchot <epourchot<-a t->faic-aic< . >org> is
looking for venues to host the class. Please contact him for details
on space and equipment requirements if you are interested.

Elissa O'Loughlin
Senior Conservator
The Walters Art Museum
600 North Charles St.
Baltimore MD 21202 USA


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