How To Clean Iron Artifacts
After electrolysis cleaning of iron relics.
How to clean iron artifacts. Vacuum clean all stable artifacts regularly using the nozzle attachment with a brush. Displacing water from. If you choose to attempt cleaning your iron artifacts and you are sure of the surface appearance you wish to achieve some of the following suggestions may help. Then the briwax is applied in a thin layer with a clean cloth covering the artifact completely. Cleaning stable or painted surfaces should be kept dust free.
Rinsing and wire brushing page 27 what is black coating and how to clean it off page 27 6. After the final electrolysis session is completed switch the power off pull the artifact out of the electrolytic solution and treat the artifact following the steps 1 through 3 on page 25. An iron artifact must be dehydrated prior to using the briwax. 1 rinsing and wire brushing. 25 derusting second half of artifact p.
Rinsing and wire brushing what is black coating and how to clean it off. Before applying the briwax first heat the artifact with a hair dryer or infra red lamp until the relic is very warm but not too hot. Care of iron must therefore take into account the care of associated materials. Vacuum clean all stable artifacts regularly using the nozzle attachment with a brush. That is a layer of corrosion or rust is formed.
After electrolysis cleaning of derusted iron relics. Bare surfaces of iron oxidize rapidly. Conservation and preservation of iron artifacts. The natural tendency of iron to rust sometimes rapidly means that close monitoring and consistent care are very important in the preservation of iron artifacts.