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Re: Beeswax & blacksmithing
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Chris Southerly <[log in to unmask]>
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HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 2 Feb 2004 13:39:37 -0500
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Microcrystalline wax (micro-wax) is a common protectant used on smaller
metal artifacts once cleaned, desalinated, and dehydrated in the
conservation process.  Beeswax is just the natural version.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Porter" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: Beeswax & blacksmithing


> Could this be modified for use as a cheap conservation technique for
> recovered rusty artifacts? A temporary fix, perhaps?

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