Conservation of a Romano-British urn | Episode 7: Gap fills

The seventh episode in a weekly series that tracks the in-depth conservation work on a Romano-British cinerary urn.
Watch previous episodes in the series - goo.gl/U851ra
Cinerary urns were designed to carry ashes, especially the ashes of cremated bodies.
Follow conservator, Dr Duygu Camurcuoglu as she conserves this beautiful glass object.

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

I appreciate the humility of the conservators reaching out to colleagues when realizing that their methods haven’t yielded the correct results, as they are all experts in their own rights. To the conservators and film-makers/archivists, thank you also for helping to preserve history for every generation to enjoy and learn from!

[@ingeborg-anne]

This is all so very clever. I'm so fascinating!

[@lukasdon0007]

Why do you use that plastic sheet to cover the original glass, instead of some type of liquid protective layer like mould release or even petroleum jelly?

[@Mparthur]

I think it is because the aim of the plastic sheet is to avoid any contact with the products or tools she would use, not necessarily to remove the plaster. Its a conservation concern rather than a step in the mould making process

[@laidman2007]

No turntable? I'd think dragging the piece into position might put stress on the joints.

[@MarcelTeugels]

Why did you decide to make these fillings? Are they needed for structural intergrity? If not they seem unnecessary. If they are there to stabilise the structure, are they going to be coloured to soften their appearance?

[@sammysalter]

Marcel Teugels they're going to be used to make resin casts, presumably to look like the original glass

[@MarcelTeugels]

Very good, I guess I was too soon to judge. Thanks.