Methodology Websites

Offers conservation of paintings and fine arts to museums and non-profit organizations.

Object investigation techniques at the Ashmolean Museum, including visual investigation, environmental monitoring, and non-destructive and destructive analytical investigation techniques.

Deterioration studies at the Ashmolean Museum. Includes discussions on metals, textiles, ceramics, casts and paper.

Methods for preventing artifact deterioration, including controlling the environment, light levels, pollution monitoring, insect infestation monitoring, handling, storage, and treatment when needed.

How to store and care for antique quilts, embroidery, rugs, tapestries, and clothing from the Smithsonian.

Article on magnetic tape deterioration which appeared in Video Magazine.

A discussion of different pest control techniques. Includes a guide to identification of wood boring beetles.

Article on fumigation within museums and art repositories.

A tutorial introduction to long-stitch bookbinding, aimed primarily at the preservation of old pulp paperbacks.

Care, handling and storage of motion picture film including nitrate, acetate and, safety-based film.

Care of objects within special collection, with steps for conservation, environment and finding professional assistance. From the AIC.

Techniques preventing damage. Articles and images of effects due to paper, plastic, light, temperature, humidity, and pollutants.