Ceramics, glass, porcelain, crystal, pottery, and fragile decorative objects are among the most vulnerable items in any collection. A single mistake—improper handling, unstable shelving, rapid temperature change, or the wrong cleaning method—can result in cracking, chipping, crazing, discoloration, or catastrophic breakage. Most damage happens not from rare accidents, but from everyday risks collectors don’t realize are harmful.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 28 — How to Preserve Ceramics, Glass & Fragile Objects provides the complete framework used by conservators, appraisers, museums, and preservation specialists to protect fragile items for decades. This guide explains how to stabilize environmental conditions, handle delicate materials safely, recognize structural vulnerabilities, store and display objects correctly, and identify early signs of deterioration before permanent damage occurs.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Handle ceramic, porcelain, and glass without creating stress points
Prevent chips, fractures, and impact damage through proper support
Control humidity, temperature, lighting, and vibration safely
Clean fragile objects using non-abrasive, conservation-friendly methods
Store items with the correct padding, spacing, and shelf protection
Display pieces using secure supports and museum-style mounts
Identify early signs of crazing, weakness, or glaze separation
Distinguish safe repairs from damaging amateur restorations
Pack and ship fragile items using professional two-box methods
Avoid common mistakes that cause accidental breakage
Volume 28 condenses years of conservation and appraisal experience into one practical guide designed to protect fragile objects from preventable damage. Whether you’re preserving heirlooms, managing an estate, or caring for a personal collection, these techniques will help you safeguard your items with confidence.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 10 Pages • Instant Access
Ceramics, glass, porcelain, crystal, pottery, and fragile decorative objects are among the most vulnerable items in any collection. A single mistake—improper handling, unstable shelving, rapid temperature change, or the wrong cleaning method—can result in cracking, chipping, crazing, discoloration, or catastrophic breakage. Most damage happens not from rare accidents, but from everyday risks collectors don’t realize are harmful.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 28 — How to Preserve Ceramics, Glass & Fragile Objects provides the complete framework used by conservators, appraisers, museums, and preservation specialists to protect fragile items for decades. This guide explains how to stabilize environmental conditions, handle delicate materials safely, recognize structural vulnerabilities, store and display objects correctly, and identify early signs of deterioration before permanent damage occurs.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Handle ceramic, porcelain, and glass without creating stress points
Prevent chips, fractures, and impact damage through proper support
Control humidity, temperature, lighting, and vibration safely
Clean fragile objects using non-abrasive, conservation-friendly methods
Store items with the correct padding, spacing, and shelf protection
Display pieces using secure supports and museum-style mounts
Identify early signs of crazing, weakness, or glaze separation
Distinguish safe repairs from damaging amateur restorations
Pack and ship fragile items using professional two-box methods
Avoid common mistakes that cause accidental breakage
Volume 28 condenses years of conservation and appraisal experience into one practical guide designed to protect fragile objects from preventable damage. Whether you’re preserving heirlooms, managing an estate, or caring for a personal collection, these techniques will help you safeguard your items with confidence.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 10 Pages • Instant Access
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