10584
Title Of Article Chaper
Plasticization and forming of misshapen birch-bark artifacts using solvent vapors
Title Of Journal Book
Studies in conservation
Volume
31
Issue
4
Pages
177-184
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliog. refs.
ISSN
0370-9124
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
English;French;German
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The plasticization and forming of birch-bark artifacts is discussed in light of the unique chemical and physical properties of the outer bark of the North American species of white birch, <i>Betula papyrifera</i>. Preliminary studies have shown that prolonged exposure to organic solvent vapors softens and relaxes birch bark to allow forming without significant discoloration. As a means of restoring misshapen birch-bark artifacts, exposure to solvent vapors has advantages which render it an alternative to steam-forming methods.
Keywords
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pub_id
10584