Ivory problems - Help Help!

Stephen Powell pianotec@ihug.co.nz
Mon, 26 Feb 2001 09:07:32 +1300


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Hi list!

A few days ago, I bleached a set of one-piece ivories (older Kawai) =
using the hydrogen peroxide/UV light technique.  This was a first time =
for me, and I'm really pleased with the results.  However, a number of =
the ivories in the centre section loosened.  I have always had success =
using whitened hide glue for ivory work, and decided to reglue one with =
the nice looking new ivory head clamp that I got from Schaff (part =
#249); I've just used spring clamps in the past.  Anyway, I glued one =
and horror of horrors, the ivory is GREEN where it was in contact with =
the brass head clamp! =20

Soooo friendly experts, what do I do now?!  Do you think that this was a =
reaction between the clamp and the chemical (I wiped the ivory with a =
damp cloth first)?  Should I re-bleach?  HELP, HELP!!

Regards,

Stephen Powell RPT
Auckland, NZ

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