Inside the Conservator's Studio

An Art Conservator's Journal. The discussion of art conservation by the professionals at Spicer Art Conservation.

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Mold on Pastel Portraits, why it grows and how it can be prevented

by Gwen Spicer and Barbara Owens A t Spicer Art Conservation, we treat many pastel works of art . Commonly they are portraits, but sometime...

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

"Oriental Print Works" Patriotic Santa, a textile used as a banner and a doll.

We often speak about how artifacts that come into the Spicer Art Conservation studio are completely unique or rare. Additionally we've a...

Thursday, December 8, 2016

A Printed Pillow Sham and the Mexican Border Service of 1916

by Gwen Spicer, Barbara Owens, and David Fitzjarrald A client recently brought in a unique heirloom; a printed satin pillow sham with a p...

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

How to make a longer storage tube for large textiles, especially oversized flags

R olled storage is a great method for storing oversized textiles, especially large flags. Rolling is a method that precludes the textile fr...

Monday, May 16, 2016

So, how do I store my magnets?

I recently returned from the 5th Mount Maker's Forum , held at the Cleveland Museum of Art , Cleveland, Ohio. It was a great meeting, f...

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