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I would think that the situation could also be affected by
how well or poorly the cases are ventilated.
Mary Montgomery
Museum of History & Industry,
Seattle From: Textile Conservators [mailto:TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ballard, Mary Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 7:25 AM To: TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Silicone mannequins The Australian War Memorial is considering
using silicone heads and hands attached to Ethafoam mannequins to display
uniforms, inside showcases. Has anybody had experience with displaying
textiles on silicon based mannequins long term, i.e. 10 years or more? The
silicon being used is a condensation cure silicon, which potentially off gases
water, ethanol or hydrochloric acid. I am of course concerned about the
hydrochloric acid, and an also concerned about the painted surface, which is a
combination of roofing silicone and oil paints. Can anybody tell me if there are
effects on the curing of the oil paint or silicone when the two are
combined? Sarah Clayton |