THE PROBLEMS OF RESTORING GLASS VESSELS

Abstract

The properties derived from materials to be used in the repair and restoration of glass are given together with a list of materials in use. Methods for preparing glass for joining and formaking joins are outlined. Methods for making molds using dental wax, silicone rubber, clay and plaster of paris are described in detail together with the use of these moulds to prepare cast resin pieces to replace missing fragments of glass vessels.