Importantly, The Restoration of Glass and Crystal can vary depending on the pathology or damage that the object may present. From a simple cleaning to the adhesion of broken fragments, to the reintegration or reconstruction of new material for losses of original material.
This is to say, that the materials used in the restoration of glass objects must comply with stability requirements in order not to compromise the original piece. Above all they must also meet optical requirements because most glass pieces are translucent (i.e. can see through the material). Generally, this means that the materials used in the repair of the object must also be translucent.
Examples Restoration Glass and Crystal
Enameled glass plate by the author Josep Maria Gol
Reconstruction of an enameled glass plate by the author Josep Maria Gol with various breaks and small losses of material. The plate has been glued and a volumetric reconstruction has been carried out.
Restoration Swarowski crystal
Repair and Restoration of a Murano glass goblet
Initial state – The Murano glass glass has the entire upper part broken and with loss of material.
Final State- Restoration and volumetric reintegration of the missing parts such as the gluing of the pieces and the reconstruction of the losses seeking the same transparency.
Reconstruction and Restoration of an ocher-colored opaline vase
The opaline glass vase had some breaks in the mouth area. The restoration consisted of the unification of the fragments and the volumetric reconstruction of Expoxi Resin.
Restoration of a Roman archaeological glass container
For example, the initial state of this container had some concretion and some flaking of the glass.
On the other hand, the final state was a Reunification of all the fragments and in the gaps or loss of pieces a reconstruction of resin has been carried out, pigmenting it of the original color to unify the piece.
Restoration of a Blue Opaline Vase
The Vase presents various breaks and loss of material. The work consisted of unifying the fragments and volumetric reconstruction of the missing areas with Epoxy Resin.
Reconstruction and Restoration of a tray with fish
The Safata had various breaks and losses of glass fragments. The restoration has consisted of unifying the fragments and reconstructing the missing areas.
At Eulàlia Restauradora we have extensive experience in the restoration and repair of glass objects, Murano glass and Waterford glass, as well as stained glass windows, lamps and crystal glasses. Contact me for a personalised quote.