Chandelier Restoration Explained
Early chandeliers evolved from candelabra, when more light was needed for a larger room. They were typically round or crown […]
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Early Clock Towers and Turret Clocks: The Tower of the Winds in Athens
Clock towers, with their integral turret clocks, are common pieces of public architecture commonly seen in squares or near cathedrals […]
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Standards for Frame Restoration
Several considerations regarding replacing or restoring the frame around a piece of art should be discussed with a frame restoration […]
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Process and Challenges with Watercolour Restoration
When people speak of watercolour art, language such as delicacy, fragility, and light are used to describe the dreamy, ethereal […]
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Conservation of Gilded Religious Art: Eastern Orthodox Icons
The art of gilding, adding a layer of gold leaf to the finished, fine surface of an object or piece […]
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Restoration of Fine Porcelain and Ceramics
Artists who work in ceramics love porcelain for the way its inherent plasticity when wet can be fired into strong, […]
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Surface Finishing on Antique Furniture
Much of the beauty of antique furniture lies in the colour and surface finish of old wood that has been […]
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Antique Furniture Upholstery Repair and Restoration
Upholstery repair and restoration involves several design decisions before work begins. Most antique furniture will require a careful assessment of […]
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Winter Weather and the Effects of Condensation on Interior Environments
A warm interior in winter is delightful, especially when one has been out in the weather and is coming home. […]
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Risk Continuity: First Steps After A Disaster
Skilled conservationists can protect and restore the value and integrity of fine furnishings and art after a catastrophic event, such […]
