Essays about: "Karin Hindborg"

Found 2 essays containing the words Karin Hindborg.

  1. 1. A PILOT STUDY ON STAIN REDUCTION Effects of Stains, Cleaning Agents, and Cleaning Methods on Polyester Textiles

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Karin Hindborg; [2023-08-28]
    Keywords : colour measurements; spot cleaning; suction table; tensile testing; textile con-servation;

    Abstract : The thesis was an experimental pilot study that investigated efficiency and effects of stains and cleaning agents on polyester textiles. A literature review and interviews with textile conservators were used to understand the degradation of polyester fibres and to find suit-able staining and cleaning agents to use in the experiments of the study. READ MORE

  3. 2. Electrolytic Cleaning of Silver Threads -Effects of Electrolytes on the Condition of Silk

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Karin Hindborg; [2019-06-19]
    Keywords : Silver threads; silk; cleaning; reduction; local electrolysis; the Pleco;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates localised electrolytic reduction as a method to clean tarnish on silver threads on silk. The tool used is an electrolytic pen called the Pleco that was developed for local treatment of metals on composite objects. READ MORE