The great variety of painting techniques reflects the range of surfaces that are painted on: for instance, tempera technique is used for painting on wood panels and fresco technique for painting on walls. Oil painting is done mainly on canvas, while acrylic, watercolor, gouache and pastels can all be used to paint on paper.
Experts “in their” field are sometimes called to testify during a trial. These experts vary depending on the subject that needs to be clarified or explained. Experts share their views, opinion and, knowledge to the subject through science, experience or study which is beyond comprehension of an ordinary citizen and translated which is comprehensible.
The Folger Shakespear Library Conservation Department had under its care a painting that required treatment. Extensively assist by the use of boom stand microscope with vide the objective of the examination was the conservation of the painting on vellum and to find a suitable method of treatment, attain the best results and documenting the procedure […]
A scientific case study presented by Dr. David Gracy about two Nazi documents which was a cut out from a World War II pamphlet having a picture on one side and a script on the opposite side. Although the documents were supposedly printed in Germany, upon careful observation using a boom stand microscope the printed […]
To most people the process of painting only involves the selection of color, which is usually a means to an end; a protective coating to our homes. But beyond the color and the purpose, it reflects our culture and community and its influences – current and past. It is an expression of ones personality, mood […]
Ever wonder how scientists and restorers are keen on repairing things from the past? Well, nothing of such restoration would materialize if in the first place they have no knowledge and equipment that would actually locate the problem and the wear-and tear- of the watch. This is the major reason why watch repair microscopy has […]
No matter how we put it boom stand microscopes, as well as other kinds of optical devices, are essential to the realm of science and technology. Any exploration is incomplete without these instruments. However, since there are special types of boom stand microscopes you have to be familiar with the differences—so as not to misuse […]
A Boom Stand Microscope is a type of microscope which is escalated on a large boom stand bottom. These stands are further classified into single bar boom stands and dual bar boom stands. There are also the more common types which are simple in build and yet have heavy bases which have metal poles and […]
Ever wonder how it would be fun to repair our own circuit boards in our house using the gadgets we own or borrowed from our friends? Aren’t we all really curious as to how these very small boards could be the main part that lets you operate your gadget? Although repairing may be an exciting […]
Researching can be quite a hassle sometimes. How many times did you encounter problems about your research? How often has it entered on your mind to try and leave it and switch to an easier one? Making a research successful and reliable is a lot of work to do. There are a lot of data […]