Difference between revisions of "Knockenplombe"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A filling cement historically used to repair china. Knockenplombe is prepared by mixing 1 part [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=thymol thymol] with 2 parts [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=iodoform iodoform] at temperatures above 72C (162F). While the solution is hot, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=bone%20ash bone ash] is added to form a cement that sets to stone hardness at room temperatures (Savage, 1954).
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A filling cement historically used to repair china. Knockenplombe is prepared by mixing 1 part [[thymol]] with 2 parts [[iodoform]] at temperatures above 72C (162F). While the solution is hot, [[bone ash]] is added to form a cement that sets to stone hardness at room temperatures (Savage, 1954).
  
 
== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==

Revision as of 10:55, 21 January 2014

Description

A filling cement historically used to repair china. Knockenplombe is prepared by mixing 1 part Thymol with 2 parts Iodoform at temperatures above 72C (162F). While the solution is hot, Bone ash is added to form a cement that sets to stone hardness at room temperatures (Savage, 1954).

Authority

  • George Savage, Art and Antique Restorer's Handbook, Rockliff Publishing Corp, London, 1954

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