If a more rigid auxiliary support is needed in the future, this lining will act as an interleaf. The ultrasonic mister has broadened the once restricted possibilities in the consolidation of flaking and friable media. The apparatus is easy to assemble. The mist velocity and quantity are easily controlled and directed. When used in conjunction with a suction table, the small mist droplets are readily absorbed into both media and substrate, with minimal disturbance to the physical location or appearance of media.
Consolidant concentration is adjusted by increasing the number of applications.
Patience, however, is an essential ingredient in any consolidant treatment using the ultrasonic mister, as treatment time is necessarily longer than more traditional methods. Acknowledgements We are indebted to our colleagues at the Canadian Conservation Institute, particularly those who have worked to modify the ultrasonic mister for applications in paper conservation. References Weidner, Marilyn Kemp. Treatment of Water-Sensitive and Friable Media Using Suction and Ultrasonic Mist. Douglas, Robyn, Guild, Sherry and McWilliams, Wanda.