If you have a question, please leave a comment for us. Questions about Conservation: What do we use to clean the artifacts? To remove accumulated dust and grime from the surface of objects, conservators often use soft-bristled brushes and variable-pressure, HEPA-filtered vacuums. A variety of other materials and tools are also often necessary, including special sponges and solvents. Determining the best method to clean an artifact requires testing different materials and methods, and working under magnification, so that the affects of cleaning are clearly visible.
What do we use to repair artifacts? See our blogpost on this one. How long does conservation take? Before carrying out a conservation treatment, conservators write treatment proposals, detailing the work that will be carried out, the types of materials to be used, as well as the estimated length of time for the treatment.
It is easier to estimate time when working on groups of similar objects with similar condition issues. In the Artifact Lab, we have a wide variety of objects and some objects require extensive treatment, and estimating the time required for these treatments will be difficult until further testing and research is carried out.
How do you become a conservator? The standard route to becoming a professional conservator is to complete a graduate degree in conservation. However, as with any exploration that captures the public imagination, the reality is usually a letdown. Great Pyramid of Giza from a 19th century stereopticon card photo. Where did the writers of Dr. There were moveable elements inside the structure that could easily be interpreted as the ultimate deterrent. Architecture has apparently been transformed into something ominous and fatal.
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