Difference between revisions of "Knockenplombe"
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| − | A filling cement historically used to repair china. Knockenplombe is prepared by mixing 1 part [ | + | 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). |
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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