Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (13.2001(2002))

NAQLUN

EGYPT

by a thin layer (5 mm) of polystyrene foam
glued with polyvinyl acetate (Hochest
Movilith DMC2) as an intervention layer
which permits the reinforced original
painting to be detached easily from the
composite structure.
The last mentioned was made of yet
another layer of linen canvas stuck with
Movilith DMC2 to the intervention layer.
This was followed with another layer of
mortar (calcium carbonate and Movilith),
then a thick layer of shellac. Sand was
spread while the resin was still liquid in
order to make an abrasive surface for better
adhesion of the epoxy resin. After drying,
the loose sand was cleaned from the surface

with a natural brush. A layer of fiberglass
fabric (100 g per meter) was stuck with
Epidian 5 epoxy resin, the same that was
used to fix the honeycomb aluminum
panels under pressure until dried. The last
layer was made of fiberglass fabric stuck
with epoxy resin.
The facing was removed from the paint
layer carefully with hot water compresses,
waiting as the polyvinyl alcohol dissolves.
The soot, grease and dirt were cleaned
using cotton tampons with Contrad 2000,
ammonium carbonate, acetone, toluene.
The final aesthetic finishing of both
layers has been postponed to the next
season.

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