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Fibre Identification
Date: 29 June-2 July 2009
Place: West Dean College, UK
Course leader: Jennifer Barnett
Course code: PC0905
Non-residential fee: £345
As science conservation uses increasingly sophisticated instruments to investigate materials, conservators themselves may feel that they are no longer capable of material investigation, or that it has become too expensive. This fibre identification course demonstrates that there are simple, safe and accurate methods that require only readily available instruments and materials, the most essential being the human eye.
The fibre identification workshop trains participants in the examination of the most important natural and synthetic fibres found in textiles: cotton, linen, jute, hemp, silk, wool, viscose, acetate, polyester, nylon and acrylic. While the emphasis is on practical work, essential theory will also be given.
Examination methods presented include the use of the human senses as well as the use of the microscope and stain tests, most of which can be easily and safely carried out in a conservation studio. An extensive reader will be supplied. Participants are encouraged to bring their own textile specimens for identification.
Further information: http://www.westdean.org.uk
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