Restoration, Chemistry and Technology of Transparent Furniture Coatings
General Information
Date: July 23 – 27, 2012
Cost: $750
Time: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Class Size: 18
Instructors: Donald C. Williams, Mitch Kohanek
Description
This intensive five day course will introduce the history, technology, chemistry, properties, deterioration, and treatment of polychrome and painted coating materials and colorants, along with decorative finishing techniques and compensation treatments for damaged painted finishes.
Much like last year’s course on transparent finishes, this course will be organized along three major themes.
- The History of Painted Coatings - What Was It Originally?
- Technology of Materials and Processes for Decorative Finishes - What Is It, and How Do we Know?
- What Will We do About It - Treatment Decisions and Processes to Compensate for Damage to Painted Finishes.
Specific Topics
- Review of Coatings Chemistry and Technology: Formulation and Film Formation
- Historic and Contemporary Materials and Techniques for Painted Finishes
- Solvent Theory and Solubility Practice
- Evaluation of Appearance
- Characterization of Historic Painted Finishes
- Survey of Materials Used in Conservation of Painted Finishes
- Strategic Techniques for Restoration and Preservation of Damaged Decorative Finishes
Attendees are encouraged to bring a small restoration project involving a painted wooden object for studio exercises.s
Instructors
Donald C. Williams
Senior Furniture Conservator
Mitch Kohanek
Lead Instructor - Wood Finishing Technology Program
Registration:
For questions about the class, contact Mitch Kohanek
Phone: 651.423.8362
Email: mitchell.kohanek@dctc.edu
