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This video demonstrates the following polishing methods on a tarnished silver object: Mars Staedtler eraser; slurry of water and calcium carbonate; slurry of water and aluminum oxide; and extremely…
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March 09, 2021
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Drips often form when brush- or spray-lacquering, but these can be easily fixed if you catch them quickly enough.
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October 01, 2020
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Spray lacquering a silver plate with 1:2 Agateen Lacquer #27 (nitrocellulose) / Agateen Lacquer Thinner #1 with 0.025 wt.% coumarin 6 (UV-fluorescent) dye additive.
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October 01, 2020
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Brush lacquering a silver fork with 1:1 Agateen Lacquer #27 (nitrocellulose) / Agateen Lacquer Thinner #1 with 0.025 wt.% coumarin 6 (UV-fluorescent) dye additive.
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October 01, 2020
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Mechanical polishing of silver offers the greatest amount of control as compared to other cleaning methods, such as chemical dips or electrolytic setups. Lab grade (chemically pure, homogenous…
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September 30, 2020
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On silver objects that do not have organic or other solvent-sensitive components but are coated with cellulose nitrate lacquer, poultices with cotton pads soaked in acetone solvent can safely and…
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Art Conservation Date Established
September 30, 2020
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The use of pressurized steam to remove cellulose nitrate lacquer from non-plated silver causes it to lift, sometimes in large sheets.
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September 28, 2020
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On silver objects that are not plated but are coated with cellulose nitrate lacquer, pressurized steam from a handheld dental steamer can safely and effectively remove the previously applied coating.
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September 28, 2020
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Washing silver in a bath of dilute nonionic surfactant helps soften some tarnish and remove polish residues. Rinse in a bath of clean water.
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September 28, 2020
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Recorded via UD Capture in Smith 120
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Video Created by UD Capture Classroom Recording in Smith 120 on 2019-12-03 14:00:00.
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Video Created by UD Capture Classroom Recording in Smith 120 on 2019-09-24 14:00:00.
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Video Created by UD Capture Classroom Recording in Smith 120 on 2018-09-18 14:00:00.
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