Assessing Stability in Bronze

"There is Nothing So Stable As Change," said Bob Dylan... it's as if he was talking about bronze.

Understanding how to identify whether a bronze is stable is of prime importance to those responsible for bronze. It dictates treatment priority and routine care decisions. Whether you are carrying out a condition assessment or in charge of a collection, this tutorial will take you through the different aspects which will help you make that decision.

In this tutorial, we cover

  • Structural stability
  • Why stability is complex with bronze
  • Ways of Assessing Stability
  • Corrosion Types and Profiles
  • Analysis
  • Stability and Transport

This tutorial is not foundation level. You will gain the most value from it if you have some prior knowledge about bronze. Our tutorial, I Wish I'd Known That About BronzeI is an introductory tutorial.



Your Instructor


Lucy Branch
Lucy Branch

Lucy Branch, MA (RCA/V&A) is Director of Antique Bronze. She specialises in the conservation and restoration of bronze sculpture and architectural features.



Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Can I ask questions?
You can join our Facebook Group and ask any questions you like https://www.facebook.com/groups/767332333662920/ it also has lots of other valuable content relating to bronze conservation
Do you need to be conservation trained for this course?
Absolutely not! The course is for anyone responsible for bronzes. You will get more out of it, however, if you have a little prior knowledge. We recommend our other tutorial to get started, I Wish I Knew That About Bronze

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