THESIS

Abstract

The primary aim of this research project was to investigate the karibari board, its manufacturing process and the materials used, and to compare it to the other drying boards and alternatives, in order to summarise the use of drying boards for treatment application in conservation. The report investigated the karibari board manufacturing process, and the other potential alternatives, from different materials of interior layers and surface coatings, through a literature review to generate baseline data in order to provide a comparison with key practitioners and their research with the karibari board manufacturing process. Specialised and experienced conservators were surveyed, and the collected data analysed through the application of a quantitative and qualitative approach method. Survey questions were developed to determine which drying board they usually use in conservation studios/labs and to assess the product in relation to the use of drying boards. The author identified research questions and analysed the issues with investigating the physical and chemical backgrounds of the drying method, and the materials used in the manufacturing process. The selection of materials would be influenced by their working performance and physical properties – drying tension on paper and board – when the karibari board is used as a method of conservation treatment. The surface coating which is applied on the board is also a critical factor that would affect the working properties.

Keywords:

Karibari, drying board construction, persimmon juice, surface coating, alternatives and adaptation.

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