Abstract
The consolidating adhesive project is an international collaboration which aims to develop a new adhesive specific for the consolidation of painted layers. Since starting in 2010, many interesting findings have been made, and new polymer-tackifier, and polymer-tackifier- wax blends, have been tested. The concept of component miscibility, and the effect it has on the final properties of the adhesive, is complex but fundamental to the development of a new product. To quantify the properties conservators most need, the initial focus was on understanding BEVA® 371, a widely used poly(ethylene vinyl acetate) based heat-seal adhesive. It was originally developed as a lining adhesive for paintings, and has been adapted by conservators for a variety of consolidating applications. However, its ideal consolidation performance properties are starting to be out-weighed by concerns regarding its long-term stability, as well as a formulation change. There is a need for a new adhesive tailored to the requirements of the conservation field. This paper will discuss the results obtained thus far, and the goals for the future. The project is entering a new phase, where we hope to continue to explore new blends, and have conservator testing on painting mock-ups.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | 2016 MRS Fall Meeting and Exhibit - Boston, United States Duration: 27 Nov 2016 → 2 Dec 2016 https://www.mrs.org/fall2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 2016 MRS Fall Meeting and Exhibit |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Boston |
| Period | 27/11/16 → 2/12/16 |
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