PFM Dec 2001 Preservator's article

[Marc Lzier]

He reads "The G."

What part do you have questions on?

[Jana]

This was an interesting article in that he describes a method for making conservation-quality fillets. But I would have to see it demonstrated. It seems pretty time-consuming. and I don't really see that it would be practical in a commercial shop...but in a museum, yes.

Museum conservation practices seem mysterious to me. I am very glad Mr. Phibbs contributes to the Grumble. I saw him quoted in a recent Art News magazine, although he was referred to as Hugh Fibbs.

I wish I could see behind the scenes in a museum conservation department. I bet it is fascinating.

[This message has been edited by Jana (edited December 27, 2001).]

[Bob Carter]

I like to read most of Hugh's articles, even though most of them have little relevance to our daily work. But it's great to know just in case. I'm glad he takes the time to offer help.

Just like in framing or business, we all use some of the same tenets-not just all of them, all of the time. It's great that we have all of those elements from which to pick and choose. And I'm especially glad we show the respect to him that he deserves.

[Framar]

I really do appreciate "Preservator" on the grumble and I love the way he is our very own "Superhero" come to rescue us when we really need it. He lets us twist in the wind just so long, pondering and debating our options, then he swoops in and presents a solution in neat concise terms. I always get a kick out of that; much more alive than writing an article for a magazine, months before the publication date.

[preservator]

Yes, Jana, they will take some time. I don't
get to use fillet at work so I have only made
prototypes and I envision this as something
that could be done at home while one watches
PBS/NFL or whatever. The only real cost would
be labor and gilding with metal leaf should
keep the skill required to a reasonable level. You may find that they are easier to
to than they sound when described.

Hugh