Preventive Conservation: Objects & 3-D Artworks

What is Preventive Conservation? It is all measures and actions aimed at avoiding and minimizing future deterioration or loss. They are carried out within the context or on the surroundings of an item, but more often a group of items, whatever their age a

Objects & 3-Dimensional Artworks

TIPS FOR HANDLING

• Handle metal objects with nitrile gloves

• Handle carefully, holding and lifting the object by the base or by its strongest point

• Lift from the base of the object; avoid lifting object by any available handles

• Move heavy or awkwardly-sized objects with two people

POINTS OF VULNERABILITY

• Glass, ceramic, and stone can have slick, polished surfaces — use a cart to reduce risk of dropping objects

• Cracks, breaks, and chips

• Watch for small, fragile pieces or protrusions on object

Preventive Conservation: Objects & 3-D Artworks

Objects & 3-Dimensional Artworks

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