Course "Water in Paper, Conservation Principles"

Course
"Water in Paper, Conservation Principles"
London Metropolitan Archives
City of London
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
7-8 June 2012

Lecturers: Doris Muller-Hess, Hildegard Homburger

Participants: Maximum 16
Language: English
Course fee: UKP400

Outline of the course: Paper is mainly containing cellulose, which
has the ability to absorb and desorb water. The interaction between
cellulose and water influences the behaviour of the paper. During
paper production the choice of fibre material, the degree of beating
and the method of drying defines the characteristics of the paper
and its ability to absorb and desorb water.

During conservation treatment water is introduced into paper and
removed again. In this process chemical and physical changes in the
micro and macro structures of the paper are taking place. With the
aid of the didactical material compiled by Irene Bruckle and Gerhard
Banik in their project "Water and Paper", the principles of the
interaction of cellulose and water and the resulting behaviour of
paper in contact with water will be explained.

Various treatment methods of humidification and washing and drying
techniques - their advantages and disadvantages- will be
demonstrated and discussed. The gained understanding of the
principles will help to evaluate the chosen methods.

To register please contact:

Caroline De Stefani
Studio Manager
Culture, Heritage and Libraries Department
City of London
London Metropolitan Archives
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
+44 20 7332 3863
caroline.destefani [at] cityoflondon__gov__uk