Saving Paper, Wood, and Stone: Inside the Restoration Workshops

Behind the palace’s public rooms lie workshops where paper, wood, and stone receive specialized care. Conservation aims for stability, reversibility, and minimal visual impact.

Contents

• Paper Lab
• Wood Studio
• Stone Clinic

Paper Lab

• De-acidification baths slow chemical decay.
• Wheat starch paste supports reversible joins.
• Humidity tents relax fibers before flattening.

Wood Studio

• Consolidants and micro-injections stabilize weakened fibers.
• Infill with color-matched veneers closes losses discreetly.
• UV-cured resins secure joins with controlled shrinkage.

Stone Clinic

• Pinning fragments and micro-mortars rebuild structural trust.
• Gel cleaning removes soiling while protecting pores.
• Salt extraction and toned retouches complete reintegration.

Restoration is patient engineering for fragile histories.