Milliput

Description

[Milliput Co] A trademark for a two-part epoxy putty that is sold in a dual stick form. Developed in the late 1960s, Milliput® is prepared by kneading equal portions of each stick together until mixed. Milliput® shapes readily; surface drying can be minimized with a few drops of water. Before it hardens, acetone can be used for smoothing. The putty sets in 1 hour and hardens in 2-3 hours. Once hard, Milliput® can be sanded, drilled, cut, or filed. It adheres to wood, metal, plastic, glass, and porcelain. Milliput® is available in several colors (see below) and may also be tinted during mixing or painted after drying.

• Yellow-grey: general purpose grade used for repairs in metal, plastics and wood as well as sculpting
• Silver-grey: slightly finer than the general grade; often used for repair to stone garden ornaments
• Superfine white: formulated for the restoration of porcelain and ceramics
• Black: often used for ebonized wood, cast iron, slate and black plastic repairs
• Terracotta: often used for terracotta pots, damaged brickwork and quarry tiles

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Can be removed with soap and water prior to cure.
• When hardened, Milliput is resistant to water as well as most solvents and chemicals.

Resources and Citations

• Milliput Company: Website
• Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
• Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998
• Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997
• Website: www.hants.org.uk/museums/ofr/cmeth_t.html