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Performance expectations for microcrystalline waxes for the seismic protection of art objects

Crowley, Anne ; Laefer, Debra F. (Getty Publications, 2006-05)

Use of microcrystalline waxes for the protection of ceramic art objects from seismic events is an inexpensive and relatively popular technique in museum exhibition practice (Fig. 1). Unfortunately, because of the high ...
Sample preparation and testing methods for the evaluation of microcrystalline waxes for the seismic protection of art objects

Crowley, Anne ; Laefer, Debra F. ; Fanning, Mairead (ASTM, 2008-01)

Use of microcrystalline waxes for the protection of ceramic art objects from seismic events is an inexpensive and relatively popular technique. Unfortunately, because of the high porosity of some ceramics and the fragility ...
Understanding microcrystalline waxes for the seismic protection of art objects

Crowley, Anne ; Laefer, Debra F. (American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC), 2008)

Use of microcrystalline waxes for the protection of ceramic art objects from seismic events is an inexpensive and relatively popular technique. This paper presents performance results for three commercial, microcrystalline ...