Join us online for Conserving Synthetic Papers: Types, Troubles and Techniques on 12 September presented by Dr Cancy Chu. This webinar will explore the unique challenges of conserving synthetic and plastic-containing papers, offering insights into their identification, deterioration, and treatment approaches. Hosted by the AICCM Book and Paper SIG, the session includes a Q&A and is open to members and non-members, with free access for AICCM student members.
Event Title: Conserving synthetic papers: types, troubles and techniques
Time and Date: 12:30-1:30pm AEST, 12 September
3:30–4:30am BST, 12 September
10:30–11:30pm EDT, 11 September
Venue: Online Webinar (this event will not be recorded)
Presenters: Dr Cancy Chu
Cost: $10 AICCM Member, $20 Non-Member, $0 AICCM Student Member
From the early twentieth century, paper and plastic material components have been paired to achieve new functions and product types. These paper and plastic composites, as well as fully synthetic paper-like materials, have been collected as a reflection of their everyday use in journals, sketchbooks, and paperback books. Techniques traditionally used for paper conservation are not necessarily suitable for plastic-containing books and documents, due to the chemical and physical properties introduced by the synthetic component. This talk aims to introduce the audience to identifying synthetic paper types, understanding properties and deterioration pathways, and formulating compatible interventive techniques based on a study of the repair of matte laminated papers.
This talk will be followed by a Q&A and discussion time, during which participants can bring questions for the speaker and share relevant experiences and observations. Registration link here:
https://aiccm.org.au/events/conserving-synthetic-papers-types-troubles-and-techniques/This event is facilitated by the AICCM Book and Paper Special Interest Group. Please contact the SIG on
bookandpaper@aiccm.org.au if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Yuhong Zhang and Hanna Sandgren
AICCM Book and Paper SIG Conveners