Laser Cleaning of Bronze Eagle in Oak Park, IL. (By CSOS Inc.)
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Uploaded by SculptureConservator on Mar 3, 2010
The Conservation of Sculpture & Objects Studio (CSOS) is the first company in the USA to utilize environmentally safe "Green" laser technology for large scale art restoration projects. This video shows laser cleaning of a bronze eagle on the North plaque of the WWI Memorial in Scoville Park, located in Oak Park, IL. This is a precisely calibrated laser being used by an experienced and trained CSOS laser technician.
The Scoville Park WWI Memorial restoration project involves laser cleaning bronze elements, stone cleaning, stone repairs, foundation reconstruction, and overall stabilization of the monument. This project started in 2009 and will conclude in 2010.
From architectural structures and monuments, to small artifacts,
CSOS specializes in using the most advanced
techniques in art restoration and conservation
to ensure that works of art withstand the tests of time.
We have restored works of Art from around the world for over 20 years.
To learn more or to contact us, please visit our site:
www.WeSaveArt.com © 2010 CSOS Inc. All rights reserved.
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amazing
but really necessary for copper?
how long will it last before oxidizing again? 5 years? :)
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Actually, this is a bronze sculpture. Yet the following principles apply to copper as well: Laser ablation effectively removes the corrosion products from the surface and leaves a passive oxidized layer on the surface which inhibits further corrosion. This eagle was given a protective microcrystalline wax coating that prevents further oxidation. As long as the protective coating remains intact, the sculpture will not corrode. Well maintained bronzes are known to be stable for decades.
SculptureConservator 7 months ago