Wax in cultural heritage
A fragment of degraded wax ? Lora Angelova

Wax in cultural heritage

Lucia Burgio Lucia Burgio

Lucia Burgio

Lead Conservation Scientist at the Victoria and Albert Museum

发布日期: 2021年5月22日
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Find out more about wax and wax-like materials in cultural heritage in this open-access technical brief, aimed at a broad and varied audience.

The technical brief is published on Analytical Methods and was written by Lora Angelova on behalf of the Analytical Methods Committee (AMC), with contributions from members of the AMC Heritage Science Expert Working Group.

For a full list of freely downloadable Heritage Science technical briefs, please check the Royal Society of Chemistry website.

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Emma Schmuecker

Conservation Studio Manager at National Trust

3 年

Interesting technical brief. The point on climate was pertinent. I’d like to see more on modern waxes and their use/application through conservation. I noticed a slight nod in that direction on old canvas lining methods.

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Melanie Geer

Mam of three girls | Northern lass | Ill-fated Egyptologist | Fair weather archaeologist | Thwarted forensic scientist | Passionate about all things weird (and science innovation) | Business Development Manager at CPI

3 年

Thanks for sharing!

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