On the conservation of Tibetan thang-kas

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Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Huntington, J.C.;

Source:

Studies in conservation, Volume 14, Number 4, p.152-154 (1969)

Keywords:

paint consolidation, polyvinyl acetate

Abstract:

A 10% poly(vinyl acetate) solution is used to fix pigments and ground to the support. Gloss of the PVA is removed with toluene. When the support is damaged, the thang-ka can be fixed on a nylon net with PVA.