Repairing Pottery and Porcelain: A Complete Guide (Ceramics) - Softcover

Acton, Lesley; McAuley, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1871569850 ISBN 13: 9781871569858

Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

This step-by-step guide gives a clear account of all aspects of the repair of objects from the simplest everyday plate to a complex porcelain figurine. It is written not only for those who may need good practical and technical information but also as a handbook for students and for those working professionally. Along with detailed methods and advice on materials and techniques, the authors discuss the question of conservation and restoration and whether and to what extent valuable objects should be restored. Sections range from how to recognize the different types of ceramic body and assess the appropriate technique for their repair, to using fillers to restore and remould missing fragments, and polishing, painting and guilding.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This fully-illustrated step-by-step guide clearly takes the student, the amateur, and the professional restorer through each stage of restoration, tackling the simple, the difficult, and the seemingly impossible jobs by providing practical information on every aspect of the ceramic repair process from the simplest plate to the most complex figure. With chapters on materials and tools; examination and identification of a ceramic body; cleaning; rebonding; filling, modeling and molding; retouching; as well as an international glossary of materials and a suppliers list, Repairing Pottery and Porcelain is sure to become a staple for every collector and potter.

About the Author

LESLEY ACTON and PAUL McAULEY are professional ceramic restorers. Acton runs a conservation studio that does work for both museums and private individuals. She also teaches courses at various adult education institutes. McAuley is currently a conservation officer in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Edition details

• Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1871569850
• ISBN 13: 9781871569858
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112