Lisa is a certified Ceramic Restorer & is able to conserve & restore Pottery, Porcelain, Bone China, Earthenware, Stoneware &Terracotta,
having studied under Master Restorer Lynne Edge BA(Hons) BADA dip ACR, in the UK. Learning the latest & most up to date &
ethical methods of treatment, you can be assured that she will provide excellent customer service & attention to detail.
The term 'Ceramic Restoration ' can encompass Antique, Vintage & Modern ceramics.
Ceramics can be ethically restored to either
museum quality (where the item is stabilised & the minimum interference is made to the piece) or full restoration,
where the repair becomes almost invisible to the naked eye. While some restoration appears to be truly invisible - it will be detectable
to experts. The techniques & materials Lisa has been trained in are very different than those of 30 years ago & will
not discolour or degrade.
During the process of full restoration your object will be inspected, cleaned, re-glued, chips & voids filled, and painted carefully
to match the original artist’s design, intent, texture and sheen. Missing pieces can be moulded and attached.
For a $10 fee (applied
to the restoration fee) an initial estimate can be provided by examination of the object either by photographs & telephone
discussions or by bringing your object to Lisa at her Antiques Boutique. Estimated time for each phase of operation totals the cost
estimate. Final cost is for actual time spent on restoration. The Antiques Boutique will not exceed the cost estimate without
prior approval. Costs may range from C$40 for a small edge chip, C$75 to replace a finger, C$150 to mould a finial on a teapot lid,
or a major restoration.
Clients may want a limited restoration, a crack stabilising or a delicate object cleaning. Lisa can advise on the options available
for each item. The client can then make an informed descision on how to proceed.
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Lisa will be able to provide advice & estimates on ceramic restoration & the services she can provide, all year round - however due to the seasonal nature of the Antiques Boutique, restoration work will only be carried out between October - May.
Ceramic Restoration
New in 2011 Introductory
Courses To Ceramic Restoration