This weekend I got to experience some hands on preservation work. I learned how to apply archival wax to iron antiques to prevent farther damage from rusting. It was a very unique experience. The wax has a strong smell like a gun cleaner. The items we applied the wax to, Mr. Spence had already cleaned of any excess rust and debris. The wax we used was Renaissance museum wax. This type of wax is made in England and is used in the Royal museums. Because any work done to artifacts must be reversible, this wax will wash off in very hot water. Getting the experience of working with objects that are one hundred plus years old is very educational and rewarding.
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