Workshop on synthetic resins in conservation of furniture and wooden objects

Workshop

"Use of synthetic resin varnishes in the conservation of furniture
    and wooden objects"
Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe Campus
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ
UK
Saturday 19 September 2015
9:30am - 5pm

This one day workshop will focus on the use of synthetic resins for
use in the conservation of varnished and painted surfaces on
furniture and wooden objects.  Participants will learn how to mix
and apply a range of varnishes and will work on preparing their own
sample boards for future reference.

All materials are provided, cost includes tea and coffee.  Lunch not
included.

Booking: There are 15 places available.  To register a place please
visit:

    <URL:https://syntheticvarnishes.eventbrite.co.uk>

Instructor: Tristram Bainbridge is a furniture conservator and
lecturer working at the Victoria and Albert Museum and in private
practice.  He is Associate Tutor in furniture conservation at West
Dean College.

Cost:

    ICON members: UKP 115
    ICON Student members: UKP 105
    Non members: UKP 135

Areas covered:

    The use of synthetic resins as varnishes including Paraloid
    B-72, Regalrez 1126 and Laropal A81.  Discussion of criteria for
    selecting appropriate resins.

    Practical methods of application: choosing appropriate solvents,
    additives and stabilisers to create different varnish
    properties.  Participants will make sample boards using the
    materials discussed.

There will be a presentation of case studies, historical use,
comparison with shellac and other natural resins, and the use of
varnishes in relation to retouching methods including Gamblin
Conservation Colours.

The course is organised by the ICON furniture and wood group.

Tristram Bainbridge
ICON Furniture and Wood Group
1.5 Lafone House
The Leathermarket
London SE1 3ER, UK


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