tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post8150964124826244471..comments2024-03-26T07:00:11.620-05:00Comments on Wisdom of the Hands: flag boxDoug Stowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13003845322415622289noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post-83389425675784055132013-09-30T08:55:35.328-05:002013-09-30T08:55:35.328-05:00I didn't make this flag box, so can't answ...I didn't make this flag box, so can't answer your question. I am uncertain what finishes would give the best ph balance. Shellac, perhaps?Doug Stowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003845322415622289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post-75223891208960585112013-09-30T07:34:50.982-05:002013-09-30T07:34:50.982-05:00Hi Doug,
As a professional textile conservator, I ...Hi Doug,<br />As a professional textile conservator, I am wondering if you took care to ensure that the interior of the box has a neutral level of acidity. If not, any flag or similar textile will promptly become very acidic, and will deteriorate rather quickly. Did you do anything to create a barrier to acidity transferring to any textile stored within the box? Best wishes,<br />MicheleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post-10587098994350528442013-09-08T09:38:27.465-05:002013-09-08T09:38:27.465-05:00Dear Doug:
Congratulations!
Your beautiful box w...Dear Doug:<br /><br />Congratulations!<br /> Your beautiful box was honored by this noble,kind gesture. Henrique Chaudonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776577011826585855noreply@blogger.com