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Using UV Light in Paintings Conservation

Ultraviolet (UV) light is an invaluable tool in the field of painting conservation revealing things that cannot otherwise be seen with the naked eye. We explore the benefits and precautions of using UV light in the conservation of paintings, backed by examples from the field. A guest post from Paintings Conservator, Alexis Drapanas

6 Tips for Emergency Preparedness Kits!

I’ve seen my fair share of collections-based emergencies, big and small, so here are the most essential items (or categories of items) for your institution’s kit.

A guest post from conservator, Jenny Mathiasson

In this video you will see how the machine works and how quickly and easily it can clean ingrained dirt on a high fired ceramic.

What is 'calibration' and do you need it?

Whether you have a thermohygrometer, light meter or a combination environmental monitoring instrument you may have come across calibration as an option, so here’s an explanation of what calibration is, why you might need it, and how it’s done.

High CRI lights for conservation

If you want to know what CRI is? and whether the lights you are interested in are suitable, this article may help enlighten you.

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