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Restoration Techniques for a Vandalized Aluminum Artwork: A Case Study of Lucio Fontana’s Teatrino from Les Quattro Oggetti e Due Poesie collection
(2024-08-22)This thesis investigates and evaluates various shaping methods for restoring a vandalized aluminum artwork. The methods examined include mechanical cold-working, hot-working – a soft annealing technique, and a combination ... -
LASCAUX® MEDIUM FOR CONSOLIDATION Material Properties Before & After Artificial Aging
(2024-08-22)Lascaux® Medium for Consolidation (MfC) is an aqueous dispersion of acrylic copolymers that was developed for consolidation of polychrome wooden objects. While there have been studies investigating the properties of MfC, ... -
Fläckreducering – Blå Vinranka En jämförande studie av två efterbehandlingsmetoder vid rengöring av glaserad keramik
(2024-08-22)This study explores the effects of two different post-treatment methods on stain reduction in glazed creamware from the late 20th century. The objects stains have been characterized by type one and type two stains which ... -
Konsolidering av vävspända papperstapeter: analys och metodutveckling
(2024-08-22)Printed and painted wallpaper on a weaved fabric backing was a common way to decorate homes in Sweden during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Not much is written about the craftsmanship in relation to the hanging ... -
Omkonservering av Vattendränkt Läder Analys och Metodutveckling för Vasaskeppets Läderartefakter
(2024-08-22)In the collections of the Vasa Museum, 100 leather objects have exhibited salt precipitations. The objects, that have previously been impregnated with PEG, have become deteriorated and fragmented due to the precipitations. ... -
VÄRMEAKTIVERADE TISSUES PÅ TRANSPARENT PAPPER En jämförande studie vid revlagning
(2024-08-22)Works on transparent paper, also commonly known as tracing paper, have been described as ephemeral or temporary working documents and they usually number large quantities in archival and museum collections. They have ... -
CÉRONIS BIVAXFERNISSA En undersökning av innehåll, löslighet och åldringsegenskaper
(2024-08-22)The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of Céronis beeswax varnish by Lefranc & Bourgeois; its contents, aging properties, solubility, and possible removal methods, with Göteborgs Konstmuseums ... -
Stabilising heritage Iron gall ink corrosion on paper and the eternal search for an ideal treatment
(2024-07-01)This study has been conducted to investigate the complexities of iron gall ink, its degradation mechanisms and possible stabilisation methods. Iron gall ink represents a writing medium that was commonly used from the ... -
Neural Radiance Fields for the Digitization of Ethnographic Collections: A Comparative Analysis of State-of-the-Art and Established Methods for the 3D Documentation of Cultural Heritage Objects
(2024-07-01)Conventional 3D documentation utilizing Structure-from-Motion (SfM) techniques has been established as an accurate and comprehensible method of cultural heritage digitization. The recent development of Neural Radiance ... -
Maximerande av ekosystemtjänster i urbana kulturmiljöer: En fallstudie om trädval i Pommerska tomten i Mariestad
(2024-06-25)The purpose of this work has been to explore what ecosystem services a small green area in an urban environment can offer and whether specific trees can be used to maximize regulatory ecosystem services in a ... -
Sortval för Äpplehagen: Odlade och rekommenderade äpplesorter i Skaraborgs län 1880–1930
(2024-06-25)This thesis investigates the former apple orchard Äpplehagen with a focus on its origin, history, and remaining fruit trees. Historical aerial photographs, historical maps, an interview with a former owner, together ... -
Äppelträdets beskurna form: Trädets utseende utifrån den tryckta handboken 1852–2021
(2024-06-25)This bachelor's thesis is a study of the variation of basic forms given the Swedish appeltrees. As a cultural custodian in gardening, my task is to see values in the green environment and manage them for the future. ... -
Traditionella och samtida bottenbjälklag: med fokus på isoleringsmaterialen
(2024-05-30)The survey aims to shed light on traditional and contemporary bottom floor frames, their construction and different insulating materials; mineral wool, wood shavings and charcoal. The purpose is to analyze and discuss ... -
En rörspis: och hur den är uppbyggd
(2024-05-22)This thesis researches the construction of the Swedish masonry heater called rörspis. A rörspis has an inner smoke channel system that stores heat and it was developed in the early 19th century alongside the Swedish ... -
Påmärkning vid virkesberedning - Bastning. Ett hantverksförsök
(2024-05-15)This essay aims to investigate a rare method of marking up timber before hewing it. The method for marking up timber is by eyesight, where visual judgment and the use of a broad axe are the tools employed. The broad ... -
Läggning av ett kilsågat brädgolv
(2024-05-15)This bachelor thesis contains the findings of an investigation into the laying of wedge sawn wood flooring. The advantage of wedge sawn wood flooring is the usage of more material from each board reducing waste. The ... -
Kompostering i kommunal regi: en fallstudie i Arvika Parkförvaltning
(2024-05-13)Arvika Fastighets AB is a municipal subsidiary tasked with managing all green areas in the municipality, with a strong focus on the City Park and plant beds in the city centre. These areas generate large amounts of ... -
Det praktiska intellektet: timmerlagning med mallbräda som exempel
(2024-05-06)This thesis presents a method of making repairs in log houses. The purpose of the thesis is to use this method to exemplify crafters practical intellect. The method is based on the use of a template board to transfer ... -
Stenebergs sockerbruk: en fallstudie av en timmerstomme från 1739
(2024-05-03)Stenebergs sockerbruk is a large log-timber construction, purpose built as a sugar refinery in 1739 and is one of Sweden's oldest industrial buildings constructed entirely out of wood. Despite receiving the status of a ... -
Ronningsgift
(2024-05-03)This thesis examines the sheep shed called Ronningsgift, and its historical functions and geographical location. The study aims to make a comprehensive gathering of the existing knowledge and to shed light on new ...
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