PLASTER
RESTORATION PROCESS
Mannequin Head
This fragile, plaster Mannequin Head was more than 60 years old when she arrived for restoration. There was a big hole in the back of her head, and a piece was missing off her neck. These areas needed to be completely rebuilt. Then the painting needed to be reworked matching its original finish.
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Before
The Mannequin's Head needed Jeff’s expertise to repair the sizable hole and damaged plaster.
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Before
She also needed attention in the damaged neck as well as with the peeling surface paint.
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During
The sculpture had to be cemented and reinforced from the inside out. The plaster was so brittle it was caving in.
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During
The outside surface had to be stabilized with a clear cement. She also required repeated patching and sanding in preparation for painting.
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After
Here the Mannequin Head is completely restored and repainted after a lot of work and care.
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After
Her painted finish is close to the original version and replicates the look of the time period.