Making Isinglass in our paper conservation studio. Isinglass is used to consolidate parchment.
Parchment is made from treated animal skins, which is why the consolidant used is different to those more commonly used in our Paper studio for works on paper.
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Squashy but satisfying. Inlays may look like a messy business but once they are all in place the item is French polished. The final surface is smooth when finished, and each inlaid element shines.
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Team training: Hal our metals conservator and Jonny in marketing are new fire marshalls for our office, studios and workshops.
Thanks to St. John Ambulance in Wimbledon for the excellent course.