Welcome to the page dedicated to the Restoration Unit of the Module.

Restoration Unit 5 taken from the WMF Curriculum. Questions shown are examples only. Similar questions can appear in your theory exam see revision presentation further below for more samples.  
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Across you will find material relating to Restoration repairs.

You will be given a repair job and asked to describe the steps in correctly repairing the fault or damage.

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3. Restoration Health and Safety 2026.pdf 3. Restoration Health and Safety 2026.pdf
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You must determine whether patina is to be preserved or not, depending on the age of the item different types of repairs are expected.
Why is restoration carried out? Discuss with the person next to you. 

Restoration Book downloaded from website please use citation included in this PDF. 

How stuff works 

How to fix furniture 2022.pdf How to fix furniture 2022.pdf
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Furn Restoration photos.pdf Furn Restoration photos.pdf
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Opposite are some great examples of before and after Photos. Below you will find some projects that I have done. I should have taken a lot more photos. 

Jess Tallon Restoration Photos 2016.pdf Jess Tallon Restoration Photos 2016.pdf
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Restortation Overmantel Mirror 2016.pdf Restortation Overmantel Mirror 2016.pdf
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Restortation Writing Bureau 2023.pdf Restortation Writing Bureau 2023.pdf
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Revision Questions and Answers on Restoration 
When you think that you have absorbed all the information and understand how and why repairs are carried out then try to answer the questions in the revision presentation.
NOTE: Follow instructions on second slide. 
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Restoration 
Across I have some revision questions on Restoration. 2 versions of the question sheet are provided a PDF for printing and a word doc. for typing answers into. 
At this stage you will need to be able to answer these questions without the aid of notes.
See below for Model Answers. 
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Revision Question and Answers on Restoration 
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Revision Test online using your mobile phone or PC. Click the link below or scan the QR code. 

Click the link to start the revision test on Restoration: Revision Test 

Videos on Techniques 
How to create a Bowtie Inlay   (7.35 Mins) 
How to create a Perfect Bowtie Inlay (18.44)
Fuming with Amonia
Woodworker and Fine Woodworking associate art director Kelly Dunton demonstrates an Arts and Crafts technique of staining a white oak table by exposing it to ammonia fumes which react chemically with tannins in the wood permanently change colour. Visit webpage here.

Safety First
The ammonium hydroxide used for fuming contains around 28% ammonia compared to less than 5% in household ammonia. You should take extra precautions when handling this material, also known as aqua (or aqueous) ammonia. Avoid eye or skin contact with the ammonia by using goggles or a full-face shield, and protective gloves. A respirator with cartridges designed for ammonia is ideal, but basic charcoal vapor filters will reduce the exposure. If you don’t have a respirator, use a fan and stay upwind of the fumes. Be careful of the containers used with ammonia, ammonia will dissolve aluminium.

Restoration Videos 

AT Restoration is a good You Tube channel to watch for proper restoration demostrations. 

In this video you will see how  Ahti restores an old chair. This chair has been repaired before and not in a good way because more damage occurs as the chair is being dismantled.

Ahti shows how to take the chair apart, make wood repairs, clean wood, varnish the wood and how to make new upholstery.(28.29 Mins) 
19th Century Rocking Chair from Nässjö Factory Sweden. (17.26 Mins) 
Dining table circa 1950's painted during the 1990's (19.10 Mins) 
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