Reverse glass painting decay
Judith Van Nostrand
decay- the paint is bubbling off the glass. Has anyone had any luck halting
this bubbling? I can envision a clear piece of glass someday if I don't do
something to stop the problem.
Judith...still no snow in Buffalo...Van Nostrand
yxa...@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu
felt...@notis.com
In article <D01A2...@acsu.buffalo.edu>, <YXA...@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu> writes:
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> I just purchased a lovely reverse glass painting that has some small spots of
> decay- the paint is bubbling off the glass. Has anyone had any luck halting
> this bubbling? I can envision a clear piece of glass someday if I don't do
> something to stop the problem.
>
>
I would also be very intrested in how to save this type of painting. I have
one my father did as a child (pre-1920) and it is bubbling off the glass in
places.
I have contacted local historical societies in the hopes of finding someone
with this type of conservation knowledge, but to no avail. Here's hoping
someone out there can help!
Liz Feltmann
felt...@notis.com
Craig1708
It would be irresponsible of me to suggest this proceedure can be done at
home. The materials used are not easily available and can be toxic to the
untrained. This type of painted surface is VERY fragile and you would be
putting it great risk.
I suggest you write the American Institute for Conservation of Historic
and Artistic Works (AIC) at 1717 K St. N.W. Suite 301 Washington DC
20006..
Ask for the Conservation Refferal System and explain what your needs are.
They will be more than happy to send you a list of conservators in your
area that the local historical societies may not know about.
Good luck
Craig Deller
Crai...@aol.com
-Knudsen,M.J.
>> I just purchased a lovely reverse glass painting that has some small spots of
>> decay- the paint is bubbling off the glass. Has anyone had any luck halting
>> this bubbling? I can envision a clear piece of glass someday if I don't do
>> something to stop the problem.
>I would also be very intrested in how to save this type of painting. I have
>one my father did as a child (pre-1920) and it is bubbling off the glass in
>I have contacted local historical societies in the hopes of finding someone
>with this type of conservation knowledge, but to no avail. Here's hoping
Lucky for you a pinball collector read this far...
You're right, you must do something to halt the bubbling/peeling
process.
We pin lovers use a product called "Cover Your Glass" :-) sold
by Steve Young in Ohio. Sorry, I forget the company name.
It's a clear acrylic resin that you eyedropper onto the painted
side of the glass. Once it dries, almost nothing can damage your
glass any further. Except getting it really cold, like below 10
degrees F.
Besides many pinball backglasses (the trunslucent backlit poster glass
with the score numbers behind it), I've used it on some radio
dials. Those early American clocks with the paintings behind the
glass are also a good candidate.
If you email me I'll hunt up the guy's address.
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