19248
Accession Number
72
Author
Mitchell, H.L.; Fobes, E.W.
Author Affiliation
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory;Crane Creek Company
Title Of Article Chaper
Protect imported carvings with PEG
Title Of Journal Book
Forest products journal
Volume
12
Pages
476-477
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Wooden carvings from tropical countries split or crack after exposure to our lower humidities. These items can be restored to their original condition by complete immersion in water for 2 weeks followed by treatment with poly ethylene glycol-1000, drying, and refinishing -- AATA
pub_id
19248