{"title":"Coatings + Consolidants","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist coatings and consolidants for conservation treatment work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a small but carefully selected range of materials used by conservators for protective coatings, consolidation, and surface treatment of objects and collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRenaissance Microcrystalline Wax Polish is a popular protective coating used in museum practice, suitable for a broad range of surfaces including metals, stone, wood, and leather. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eParaloid B72 and B67 resin beads are established consolidants used across object conservation, dissolved in solvent to the required concentration. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLeather Dressing provides conditioning and protective treatment for leather-bound books, bindings, and leather objects in collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese products are intended for use by trained conservators and those with appropriate conservation knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you have questions, please \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contact us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationsupplies.co.nz\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"microcrystalline-wax","title":"Microcrystalline Wax","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pale yellow Microcrystalline wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcid-free and inert. It is made from petroleum and is soluble in turps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a 80 degrees Celsius melting point. Higher melting point waxes are used for the impregnation of corrosion-encrusted materials and wood objects, and for coating metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also suitable as ingredients in varnishes, polishes as well as positioning and securing objects and statuary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in 2 sizes - \u003cstrong\u003e500g\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eResources\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/files\/Microcrystalline_Wax_SDS.pdf?v=1649734224\"\u003eMicrocystalline Wax SDS \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conservation Supplies","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":31727924936739,"sku":"CON04\/500","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":31727924969507,"sku":"CON04\/1","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/products\/CON04_1.png?v=1582132948"},{"product_id":"paraloid-b72-beads","title":"Paraloid B72 Resin Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eB72 is an Ethyl methacrylate copolymer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA general purpose resin with excellent flexibility, unique in possessing a high tolerance for ethanol. The property allows its use in applications not tolerant of strong solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alcohol dispersions may be cloudy or milky. However, they form clear, coherent films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB-72 has low reactivity with sensitive phosphorescent and luminescent pigments to produce stable, durable, non-yellowing coatings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical Form: 100% granules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical Composition: EMA Copolymer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Soluble in Toluene, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Xyelen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationsupplies.co.nz\/products\/xylene\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXylene\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Acetone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationsupplies.co.nz\/products\/acetone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcetone\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Methanol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dissolved in acetone, the solution can be used as a base coat to seal the surface of objects when numbering museum collections before the registration numbers are applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA top coat can be made with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationsupplies.co.nz\/products\/paraloid-b67-resin-beads\" title=\"B67 Resin Beads\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eB67 Resin Bead\u003c\/a\u003es.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dissolved in toluene it can be used as a coating to fix water soluble inks before washing. Can also be used as an in-painting medium and to consolidate frescoes and wood sculpture surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 2 sizes - \u003cstrong\u003e500g\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eResources\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/files\/b72_SDS.pdf?v=1746581281\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Paraloid 72 Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eParaloid B72 Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Paraloid B72 Information Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/files\/B-72ProductDataSheet.pdf?v=1593553866\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParaloid B72 Information Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conservation Supplies","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":40902102450211,"sku":"RES02\/250g","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":31727966060579,"sku":"RES02\/500g","price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":31727966093347,"sku":"RES02\/1Kg","price":245.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/files\/ResinBeads2.jpg?v=1699411744"},{"product_id":"paraloid-b67-resin-beads","title":"Paraloid B67 Resin Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsobutyl methacrylate polymer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with resins, drying oils and oleoresinous varnishes. An acrylic resin which, when used as a modifier in oil paints, improves drying speed, hardness, colour enamel holdout and gloss retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay also be used as a varnish and as the sole vehicle in enamel formulations to provide fast drying and high hardness in baked films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent colour retention, resistant to discolouration and ageing, high temperatures and exposure. Chemically inert and has a very low pigment reactivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoluble in aromatic solvents such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationsupplies.co.nz\/products\/xylene\" title=\"Xylene\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXylene\u003c\/a\u003e, Toluene, and aliphatic solvents (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationsupplies.co.nz\/products\/petroleum-spirit\" title=\"Petroleum Spirit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePetroleum Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationsupplies.co.nz\/products\/copy-of-methyl-ethyl-ketone#description\" title=\"Mineral Spirit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMineral Spirits\u003c\/a\u003e, with a minimum aromatic content of 5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dissolved in petroleum spirit, the solution can be used as a sealing top coat when numbering museum collections, after using a base coat made from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationsupplies.co.nz\/products\/paraloid-b72-beads\" title=\"B72 Resin Beads\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eB72 Resin Beads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness 11-12 (KHN), glass transition temperature Tg 500C. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarder than B72 and not as easily soluble. 100% solid granules .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in a \u003cstrong\u003e250g \u0026amp;\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e500g \u003c\/strong\u003epackage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eResources\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Paraloid B67 Data Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/files\/RES03_Data_Sheet.pdf?752\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParaloid B67 Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Paraloid B67 Information Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/files\/RES03_Information_Sheet.pdf?752\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParaloid B67 Information Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conservation Supplies","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":40937707896867,"sku":"RES03\/250g","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":31729168252963,"sku":"RES03\/500g","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/files\/RES03-3.jpg?v=1728949744"},{"product_id":"leather-dressing","title":"Leather Dressing","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather Dressing revives and restores leather to its original beauty, lustre and suppleness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade only with lanolin and neatsfoot oil. Contains no wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formula was developed by the New York Public Library for leather-bound books, and was tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse sparingly, and polish with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a 235ml pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eResources\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/files\/COA04_Data_Sheet.pdf?763\" title=\"Leather Dreesing Data Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeather Dressing Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for applying Leather Dressing to books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConservation Supplies leather dressing is prepared form high quality natural ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the dressing with cheese cloth held over the index finger. Dip the cheese cloth in the dressing, remove excess and spread sparingly but thoroughly over the leather surfaces on the outside of the book. Do not attempt to dress the small areas of leather on the insides of the boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare must be taken to ensure that the dressing does not come into contact with any part of the book other than the leather, as greasy stains will result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave the book 24 – 48 hours depending on how absorbent the leather is, and then remove the excess with cheese cloth and polish the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis treatment should be repeated approximately every five years to keep the leather supple. In the event of an accidental spill, the dressing may be removed with white spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conservation Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733129969699,"sku":"COA04\/250","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/products\/COA04.png?v=1582229495"},{"product_id":"renaissance-micro-crystalline-wax-polish","title":"Renaissance Microcrystalline Wax Polish","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenaissance™ wax polish was originally formulated in the British Museum research laboratories in the early 1950’s. It is now universally accepted as a standard conservation product by museums worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenaissance™ wax polish is used to protect metals such as silver, brass and copper from tarnishing, on collections of all types of metals (old coins, locks and keys, arms and armour both original and replica), on both the wood and metal surfaces of vintage cars and musical instruments, on bronze sculptures inside the home and outside exposed to the elements, on marble and granite worktops to prevent staining and on smooth leather items.  Its unique qualities make it ideal for protecting all surfaces from environmental attack or handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen thinly applied and rubbed out to full lustre, the wax film is (and remains) glass-clear, with no discoloration either of the wax or the underlying surface. Renaissance wax is free from acids (pH neutral) and will not damage even sensitive materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e  We advise doing a test\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon a small, discreet area to ensure that the wax is suitable for use on that object. The number of coats of wax needed to protect the item will vary depending on the type of surface, how frequently it is touched and the location. These factors will also determine the frequency of further maintenance required.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eAvailable  in 3 sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenaissance wax polish – 3-litre can\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the trade user, this size contains approximately 15 of the 200ml size cans in wax volume, at a much more cost-effective price for large-scale usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenaiance wax polish - 200ml can\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard size - for use in the home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenaissance wax polish – 65ml can\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrial or gift size – an exact miniature replica of the 200ml can. Ideal for trails or the craftsman who wants to give a gift to his customer with commissioned work as an after-sales service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conservation Supplies","offers":[{"title":"65ml Can","offer_id":40071467761699,"sku":"COA02\/65ml","price":32.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200ml Can","offer_id":40071467728931,"sku":"COA02\/200ml","price":59.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3Litre Can","offer_id":40071467696163,"sku":"COA02\/3L","price":385.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/files\/COA02200ml-RenaissanceWax200ml_1.jpg?v=1727053575"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/3019\/1139\/collections\/CON04_1_800x_c5b0a1ed-3225-4259-8888-02fbb632b16a.png?v=1594200391","url":"https:\/\/www.conservation-supplies.com\/collections\/coatings.oembed","provider":"Conservation Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}