Page 17 - Jul-Sep 2017

VOl. 14 No. 2

CAre For Stone oBJeCtS

MY STONE OBJECT REPORT CAUSES OF DETERIORATION

• accumulation of dust and
Your Name ................................................................. Class ..................................
grime on the surface and into
school .......................................................................... Date ................................... the pores.
sKeTCh/PhOTOgraPh OF YOur sTONe ObJeCT • improper handling like
holding the stone objects
with oily hands cause
stains and can lead to
discolouration.
• breakage can happen due to
what is the object? improper storage and careless handling.

Describe the object • external factors like rains and dust also lead to
either cracking or splitting of the stone objects.
• biological agents like algae, moss and fungi.
why is the object special for you?
Type of stone used:
Marble sandstone limestone Others TIPS TO TAkE CARE OF STONE
Present condition of the object: good bad OBJECTS

reasons for damage caused to your stone object • Never hold a stone sculpture from its projecting
parts like head, arms, legs or wings. always hold
it firmly with two hands.
steps you can take to restore your stone object
• if it is a stone sculpture, never drag it whilst
1. moving it.

2. • Do not use chemical solvent for cleaning the
stone.
• Do not keep the stone objects near open doors,
SWACHH CAMPAIGN windows, air conditioners etc.

DESIGN A POSTER
With a caption on Caring for Indian Sculptures

LET US KEEP SCULPTURES CLEAN!

I SPY SCULPTURE

do research and find out how many of our sculptures have been smuggled out of the country, by
whom and which agency is trying to get them back and how?

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