Repairing Pottery and Porcelain; A Practical Guide, 2nd edition

by Lesley Acton and Paul McAuley

• ISBN13: 9781592280247
• ISBN10: 1592280242
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: The Lyons Press

Summary

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. 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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	6	(1)
Introduction	7	(4)
1. Tools and materials	11	(8)
2. Examination and identification	19	(10)
Glossary of ceramic and decorative terms	24	(5)
3. Cleaning	29	(13)
4. Bonding	42	(16)
5. Filling, casting, modelling and moulding	58	(27)
6. Retouching	85	(21)
7. Case studies	106	(5)
Appendix	111	(16)
Glossary of terms and materials	111	(6)
Manufacturers and suppliers in the UK	117	(3)
Manufacturers and suppliers in the USA	120	(2)
Client-conservator agreement	122	(3)
Suggested further reading	125	(2)
Index	127