CerAzul : Practical workshop on tile restoration techniques

July 01, 2015, LNEC

The workshop will do practical demonstrations of techniques and materials used in the restoration of azulejos (glazed ceramic tiles) in particular those studied within the CerAzul project. CerAzul is a research project funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) (contract PTDC/CTM-CER/119085/2010) on the appraisal and development of materials and techniques for the restoration of azulejos. Its studies have focused on the consolidation of the ceramic matrix, the re-adhesion of fragments and the reintegration of lacunae. Whenever possible the materials and samples used during the project will be displayed in the workshop, and the techniques demonstrated.

Program (to be confirmed):
15:00 – 16:30
-  Consolidation of the azulejo ceramic matrix
-  Adhesion of azulejo fragments
-  Lacunae filling and chromatic reintegration
16:30 – 17:00
-  Glazing and painting of azulejos

Participants can paint their own azulejos (at a cost of €3,00 per blank tile) fire it and take it on the last day of the GlazeArch2015 conference.
Participation is free of charge but attendance is limited to the capacity of the room. Please register to spereira@lnec.pt