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AUTHOR(S): Petre Vlad
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TITLE Air-abrasive Procedures in the Conservation and Restoration of Stone Cultural Objects and Monuments |
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ABSTRACT Air-abrasion represents a well-known practice that consists of projecting a stream of fine solid particles onto a surface by means of compressed air. Commonly referred to as sandblasting and microblasting, it has been both praised and criticized over the course of time. This article sets out to present a general overview of the air-abrasive cleaning procedures utilized in the conservation and restoration of stone-made cultural objects and monuments. It analyzes the origin and development of this technology, pointing out different technical and ethical aspects of its use. |
KEYWORDS Air-abrasion, Microblasting, Procedures, Stone, Conservation, Restoration |
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Cite this paper Petre Vlad. (2025) Air-abrasive Procedures in the Conservation and Restoration of Stone Cultural Objects and Monuments. International Journal of Cultural Heritage, 10, 7-11 |
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