Well put, Scott!  I agree, doing it yourself can cause more harm than
good.  I've seen several examples of this myself in past jobs.

Beau Harris


On Thu, August 13, 2015 1:37 pm, Carrlee, Scott A (EED) wrote:
> Hi Meegan,
>
>
> If the artifacts you are talking about are important for your mission
> then you should right a grant to have them conserved by a professional
> conservator.  If they are not crucial to your mission at the moment, then
> they are just fine resting on the shelf.  They are not getting any worse.
>
>
> I think we should step away from sending around recipes for
> "Do-it-yourself" conservation in museums.  The medical field has some
> good analogies.  Preventive medicine can and should be practiced by all,
> but do you really want to do your own dentistry or surgery?
>
> I am sure there are many items on your list that are more mission
> critical.  I would advocate making sure those bowl fragments are housed
> properly for now.  If they should become critical to research or display,
> then you can work out a preservation plan that includes conservation
> treatment.
>
> Scott
>
>
>
> Scott Carrlee
> Curator of Museum Services
> Alaska State Museums
> 1-888-913-6873 (Toll-free in Alaska)
> 907-465-4806
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>
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> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
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> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Repairing Redware
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>
> Dear Listers,
>
>
> After reading all the good advice on repairing wooden objects... does
> anyone have advice on repairing redware pottery?  I have recently stepped
> into my position and inherited two bowls that were basically shattered
> about 10 years ago. They have been sitting on a shelf since then and my
> collections committee wants me to fix them. We have no money for a
> conservator to do it.
>
> Any advice would be deeply appreciated!
>
>
> Thank you!
>
>
>
> Meegan Carr
> Director of Collections
> York County Heritage Trust
> 250 E. Market Street
> York, PA 17403
> T. 717.848.1587 x 229
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