Book Description
This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture, and other decorative art objects made wholly or partly of wood. It integrates theory with practice to show the principles which govern interaction between wooden objects, the environmental and conservation treatments and the factors which need to be taken into account to arrive at acceptable solutions to conservation problems.
The practical knowledge and experience of a team of conservators active in the field are bought together with theoretical and reference material from diverse sources and unified within a systematic framework. Specialist conservators from related disciplines cover diverse materials often incorporated into furniture.
* Unique text provides information and guidance on the full range of a professional furniture conservator's work
* Benefit from the knowledge of an international team of experts
* Comprehensive coverage of methodology is applicable to a wide variety of circumstances
Book Description
Gold leaf gilder and restoration artist Ellen Becker brings her years of experience to the table, sharing the long-guarded recipes of this ancient craft along with illustrated, step-by-step instructions for various gold leafing and restoration techniques. This book tells you everything you need to get started and where to find it, it illustrates various techniques for restoring antique frames, and it takes budding craftsmen through a series of projects, starting with simple Dutch metal application through the fine art of water gilding. The artist also shares one of her favorite projects: a gilded box. More than 300 photos provide visual instruction, making this the most comprehensive instructional book for gold leafing on the market today.
Customer Reviews:
Waste of money..........2005-05-07
Waste of money...
This book is good only for school projects and absolutely not useful for artists, restorers or woodworkers.
Very amateur...Featuring stone age techniques, which can only discourage the follower.
Don't give any choice of supplies, don't warn about possible mistakes an failures during the process and do not say how to avoid or fix those mistakes.
Anyway... Following this book amateur will only get frustrated:
Spend a fortune for supplies and sabotage there treasures...
Professionals or semi-professionals - simply don't need it...
Businesses which selling supplies and gold leaf offer a seminars and comprehensive guides "how to" for gold leafing. Much more useful...
About restoration - still searching for good info...
Book Description
Covers the 3 fundamental aspects of a growing hobby/profession: recognizing antiques, refinishing them, and selling them for a profit.
Customer Reviews:
A "Must Read" for the beginner or novice.......2000-02-02
This book offers great information for the hobbiest who would like to make a little extra money or go into business full time. The author gives good information on many topics such as how to date a piece, buy it at a good price, refinish and sell items. The book is well written and much easier to understand than other such books that I have read.
Book Description
For the conservator this book is an invaluable tool when examining the options available for treatment of lacquer. Not only does it cover the technology and methods of treatment for both types of lacquer, but it assesses current practices enabling the conservator to make more informed decisions.
Controversial issues are also debated, such as whether Asian lacquer should be restored in the Asian manner, using non-reversible materials, or using western methods that are theoretically reversible. As the book describes production technology and decorative techniques it will also be a useful aid for both art historians and collectors alike in identifying and dating lacquerware.
For the conservator this book is an invaluable tool when examining the options available for treatment. Not only does it cover the technology and methods of treatment for both types of lacquer, but it assesses current practices enabling the conservator to make more informed decisions. Controversial issues are discussed such as whether Asian lacquer should be restored in the Asian manner, using non-reversible materials, or using western methods that are theoretically reversible. As the book describes production technology and decorative techniques it will also prove to be a useful aid for both art historians and collectors alike in identifying and dating lacquerware.
Lacquer has long been misunderstood, particularly because the word itself has been used to characterize many different materials. For centuries the term has been used to refer to the Asian and the European materials. At present it is used to describe any glossy coating, from cellulose nitrate to modern plastic finishes.
* Assesses current practices, enabling conservators to make informed decisions
* Includes new information on appearance of stress cracking and effect of light degradation
* Covers both Asian and European lacquer for a comprehensive overview
Book Description
Written for collectors and curators alike, "Furniture Care and Conservation" illustrates the full range of problems encountered in working with antique furniture and provides instructions for proper care.
Customer Reviews:
furniture care and conservation.......2001-09-20
This is by far the best book on conservation i have ever read
Ethics and Practices Clearly Explained.......2000-01-06
Written as a guide for museum conservators by a conservator. Presents excellent practical information and presents a code of ethics. Anyone who owns, cares for or commercially works on antiques should read McGiffin's work.
Recommended by conservators.......1999-02-02
At a workshop on conserving antiques given by conservators, this book was recommended as "one of the few reliable texts widely available." Their booklet describes the book: "Simple, easy to understand book on furniture care and simple treatments."
Book Description
For weekend antiquers looking for bargains amid the dust and clutter of yard sales, auctions, flea markets, and secondhand shops, this invaluable guide shows you how to ferret out the best pieces and transform them into objects of beauty for your personal collection or for profitable resale.
Customer Reviews:
An excellent guide any part-time hobbyist or collection catering to them needs........2007-06-18
If you have an attic of old items or a penchant for garage sales and 'junk', you may be surprised to find with that only a few simple tools you can turn inexpensive 'found objects' into treasures for a personal collection or resale. This is for the part-time antique collector and provides tips on everything from evaluating furniture, metal, and other common items to gluing, coloring, and refinishing antiques. An excellent guide any part-time hobbyist or collection catering to them needs.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Book Description
An invaluable A-Z guide to cleaning and restoring more than 100 types of antiques, for expert and non-expert alike. Whether you want to clean an antique decanter, rusty ironwork, a stuffed bird, or a piece of embroidery, or repair damaged veneer, torn leather, or chipped tortoiseshell, this concise handbook guides you through every step. With the aid of clear drawings and diagrams, it offers easy-to-follow instructions on how to conserve and repair over 100 types of collectable antiques. Throughout, there is expert advice on all the latest techniques and materials used in every stage of preservation, cleaning, and restoration. An essential guide for antique lovers, both amateur and professional. Noel Riley is the author of The Victorian Design Sourcebook and Careers in Antiques. 192 pp 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 16 pp drawings & diagrams
Customer Reviews:
EXCELLENT -- BUT..........2000-10-25
I bought this book in order to get more basic information on the care of my mixed bag of antiques than is given by Judith Miller's work on the subject. This I got, and in an alphabetical order that makes reference easier. But -- and it's a really big but -- there are three sections to this A-Z, and only one of them (much the largest, it's true) is much use to US users. For, as I only discovered when the package arrived, this is a British publication, unmodified for American use. The products recommended are British products, many of which even this formerly British reviewer didn't know. And the experts and specialist sources listed are also British. The result, for US collectors, is a book firing on only half its cylinders. When you're told to use only this or that specially formulated product to do a particular job, it's pretty frustrating to be unable to buy it except, with luck, at import prices
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The Antiques Clinic: A Guide to Damage, Care, and Restoration
Richard Garnier
Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series Inc
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A handy practical manual of woodworking skills for restoring antique furniture, clearly illustrated with photos, drawings, and diagrams.
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If you’re eager to work in this beautiful and long-lasting medium, begin by getting tips from the experts, and the best techniques for rapidly building up layers of color. Try masking or painting with a knife to give your work an antique appearance. Full-color illustrations on each page, and a sumptuous painters’ gallery will guide your brush strokes!
Customer Reviews:
Passable.......2006-02-21
Your porduct was passable but rather steep a price to pay for a
struggling artist. Delivery was very prompt and all kudos to
Amazon .com for that.
great book.......2001-02-07
This book is great for the begginner in acrylic painting.
Book Description
Beginners who want to master the basics of watercolors, acrylics, and oils will find more than 350 color photos to guide them, along with easy-to-follow instructions. More experienced painters can hone their skills using detailed studies of a range of techniques. Each section offers practical information on materials and equipment, a gallery of professional work to inspire creativity, and projects that cover landscapes, still lifes, people, flowers, animals, and buildings.
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Expert and easy-to-follow guidance on how to treat classical subjects, from landscape to portraits.
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