Mock up broken egg shells were used to test a range of reinforcing films to strengthen cracks and losses in the shell. Japanese tissue and conservation grade PVA strips were prepared, inserted and adhered to the interior of the shell, successfully providing support.
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Handle with care- egg shells from the diorama View full size
Stuart Humphreys
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Close work cleaning egg shells View full size
Stuart Humphreys
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Egg shell cleaning and repair View full size
Stuart Humphreys
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Lord Howe Island bird specimen repair View full size
Heather MacKay
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