Terra Cotta Restoration
June 7-9, 2012 |
MATERIALS PERFORMANCE:
This workshop begins by illustrating the significance of each of the various materials properties for stone and masonry repair materials. Through examples and case studies, participants are then provided with an understanding of how to approach material selection.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Approaches to large-scale repair, replication of complex terra cotta glaze finishes, and the special issues revolving around wet terra cotta buildings are detailed. Particular attention is paid to properly sequencing work.
HANDS ON SESSIONS:
The workshops include live demonstrations and hands-on exercises, giving participants an opportunity to see and feel the various repair and refinishing systems used in terra cotta and stone repair, and to try their hands at some basic composite repair. Particular emphasis is placed on how to create different textures and profiles, how to blend repairs with adjacent elements, and how to control color variations.
MATERIALS:
- Composite Patching: Deep and Thin-Section Repair Mortars, Casting Mortars
- Adhesives and Grouts
- Glaze Replacements and Faux Finishes
- Weathering Stains
Instructors: John Harry and Michael Edison
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Website:
www.campbellcenter.org/pages/historic.html#terracotta |
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| Location Information |
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The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies |
203 E. Seminary St.
Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 |
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united states |
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| Contact Information |
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Matthew Toland |
| Email:
toland@campbellcenter.org |
| Phone:
815-244-1173 or 815-244-1173 |
| Fax:
815-244-1619 |
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