Subject: Course on wirework and composition ornamentation
A Two-day decorative course in the production of wirework and composition ornamentation Lincoln University Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS +44 1522 882000 Tuesday - Wednesday, March Wednesday 11-12, March 2014 9.30am- 5pm on both days (lunch nearby 12.30 - 1.30 not included in the price) For many years conservators have been faced with the problem of dealing with decorative composition that has gained its support from wire. This course will enable you to repair and replicate missing ornamentation, whether it is a missing candle sconce on a pier mirror or a relief on a gilt frame. On completion of the course you will have produced a wire-work sconce. Price: The course is for a maximum of 10 people: Icon Members UKP150 Student Members UKP130 non-members UKP175. Booking: To secure a place or for more information please contact: gdsg.events<-a t->gmail< . >com (This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it). Course Details: Day One: Develop the techniques for soft soldering on sheet metal and wire. The preparation of proteins and the application of bandaging to the wire-work. Day Two: The rehydration of pre-prepared composition. Pressing of composition into fruit wood moulds. The application of the composition onto the wire-work. *** Conservation DistList Instance 27:33 Distributed: Monday, March 3, 2014 Message Id: cdl-27-33-013 ***Received on Friday, 21 February, 2014