As an important work of art, stone mountain carving has high ornamental value and artistry. In order to protect these stone sculpture from the erosion of the external environment and time and to repair damaged stone sculpture, we need to adopt a series of protection measures and repair techniques.
1.Protective measures
① Regular cleaning: Regular cleaning of stone mountain carving is the key to maintaining their surface finish and beauty. You can use a soft cloth, wet sponge or cotton cloth with neutral detergent for cleaning. Be careful to avoid using detergents with abrasive particles to prevent scratching the surface of the
stone carving.
②Surface protection: A layer of special protective coating can be applied to the surface of the stone sculpture to increase its anti-corrosion ability and wear resistance. This kind of protective coating can prevent corrosion from acid rain, acid, alkali salts and other substances and extend the service life of stone sculpture.
③Prevent collision and friction: Avoid direct contact between stone mountain carving and sharp objects, other hard objects or daily necessities to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. stone sculpture displayed in public areas can be protected by protective fences or protective facilities to prevent human damage.
2. Repair technology
①Cleaning and repairing: When stains, dirt or rust appear on the surface of stone sculpture, cleaning and repairing methods can be used. Cleaning with a neutral detergent or alcohol, followed by local polishing or repair, can restore the smoothness and brightness of the stone mountain carving.
② Repair scratches: When scratches appear on the surface of stone sculpture, you can use repair paste for stone sculpture to repair them. The specific method is to apply repair paste to the scratched area, let it dry for a period of time, and then use sandpaper or polishing cloth to level and repair it.
③ Eliminate rust: If there is slight rust on the stone carving, you can use mechanical polishing or chemical treatment to eliminate the rust and restore the smoothness and beauty of the stone carving. For more severe rust cases, electrochemical rusting methods may be required to repair.
④Filling and repairing: When the stone mountain carving are partially dented, peeled off or damaged, filling and repairing technology can be used. The damaged area is cleaned, and then the damaged part is filled with special filling material, and then sanded and polished to completely integrate the repaired part with the original stone carving surface.
⑤Gloss protection: stone mountain carving can be glazed and protected regularly to increase the brightness and texture of their surfaces. You can use special polishing agents and polishing machines for stone sculpture to make the stone mountain carving glow with new luster.
