The Art Of Porcelain Restoration.
As a self employed, `Porcelain Restorer' for over thirty years, and having served an apprenticeship for eighteen months, with a prominent New Orleans firm, I am saddened by the lack of restorers in this field. After researching the availability of instructional materials, I conclude, books, manuals on restoration are few. And, most always commercial and combinatorial. In other words, we didn't notice, this rewarding profession is going down the 'tubes'. Or, if you prefer, a dead-end street. The manuscript I have written is nearly 300 pages of raw, down to it instructions, table of contents, introduction, 30 chapters on restoring porcelain, jade, crystal, cloisonné', pewter, wood, plaster, jewelry, dolls, depression glass and the added bonus--advice on how to become self employed. It includes a list of supplies and suppliers.
The manual is just that. It is meant to encourage, not discourage a novice to try this profession or if you prefer to just skim the surface, hobby. `Restoration', sounds technical and may frighten some from reaching for this torch, but it is easy to learn. Categories are endless, fields are noncombatant, and some simple knowledge will encourage everyone to at least venture into this type of book for a look at this unique field. The title `Restorer', carries with it, prestige, self confidence and pride, but more importantly, contribution.
Some of the world's greatest artists work behind closed doors, but not one walked through, without the key to knowledge and the chance to explore the mysteries of antiquities. Having allowed my exuberance about preservation and restoration to show, hopefully, you will see what I see for the future.
Enjoy the manuscript, and I invite suggestions on how to make it the best. Consider me open to new ideas.
Partial List Of Clients:
Dixon-Dixon Antiques, Inc. Royal St. N.O. LA.
Antiques Magazine, Inc. Magazine St. N.O.La.
Antique Rose, Inc. Baton Rouge, La.
Henry Stein Antiques, N.O. La.
Old Hickory Antiques & Clocks, Inc. Harahan, La.
Bep's Antiques, Inc. Magazine St. N.O. , La.
Blackamoor Antiques, Inc. Magazine ST. N.O. La
Nine Oaks Antiques, Inc. Baton Rouge, La.
Fireside Antiques, Inc. Baton Rouge, La.
Royal Restoration & Polishing, Inc. N.O. La.
Fishhouse Antiques, Inc. Gulfport, Miss.
Gonzales Chamber Of Commerce, Gonzales, La.
Bouligny Interiors, Inc. Laf., La.
Mrs. Geo. Villere, St. Charles Ave., N.O., La.
Six Pence Antiques, Inc. N.O., La.
Betty Mears Chestnut ST. N. O., La.
T. C. Giraud, Brousard, La.
Viva Antiques, ALex., La.
R. S. Swingholm, Cape Coral, FLa.
Louis Interiors, Inc., Laf., La.
J. S. Barta, Talldega, Al.
The Antique Gazette, Baton Rouge, La. Editor
Eloise McCoy Jewelry, Baton Rouge, LA.
Judy Martin, China & Crystal, Importers. B. R. La.
Rothschild's Antiques, Inc., Rue Royal St. N.O.La.
Rampart Antiques, Magazine St. N.O. La.
Mrs.David Norwood, B. R. La.
Joan Mc CLure, Alex. La.
Morse House, Antiques, Amite, La.
Rojhas' House Of Antiques, Inc., Met. La.
Antiques Etc., Hammond, La.
Greg Genco, Gneco Amusements, Bogaloosa, La.
Claire's Antiques, Forest, Ms.
J. C. Bell, Hattisburg, Ms.
Mrs. Millicent Kimbo, Sunal, Ca.
Carol Walker, Port Authur, Tex.
King's Antiques, Inc.,Decater, Al.
Mc Graw & Co., Denver, Colo.
OBJECTIVE:
To publish an instructional book on porcelain restoration giving collectors, dealers and the novice information to enhance their buying and selling power, and motivate the creative to share the benefits of becoming self employed restorers; preserving antiques for tomorrow.
EXPERIENCE: 30 years as successful, self employed restorer, artist, manager, advertising agent, public relations, research, communications and antique show promoter. Opened and operated arts and craft store, taught fine arts and designed art projects for profit and scholastic contributions. Now a full time writer, author and novelist, researcher of genealogy, and working on eighth manuscript. Published many times for short stories, in United States, and Italy.
Complied three volumes of Italian information on Cd-roms on the Port of New Orleans, LA
EDUCATION:
*18 months as apprentice at prestigious restoration firm, R. G. Diamond, Inc., fifty years in business: restoring porcelain and china, manager, public relations, sales, communications, bookkeeping and banking.
*Four classes on fine arts by private teachers.
*Two classes by silversmith and designer at the National Federation Of Rock And Mineral shows in Jackson, Ms.
Several classes with hands on, in geology, gemology, design, carving gemstones, leather design and crafting, woodwork and buying, cutting, designing, crafting and owned and operated fully equipped shop.
1. Studied restoration of oil painting, books, tapestries, wood repair and gold leafing.
2. Self taught organist, pianist, seamstress, caterer. Studied china painting, ceramics, antiquing, lapidary, genealogy, world history, geography, glass grinning and jewelry design.
3. 12 years of academic studies at Destrehan School, and now studying computers, and web page design.
4. Completed Poetry Seminar with Sue Owens, teacher at La. State University, Baton Rouge. La.
1998 AWARDS:
1st Place: Abstract painting at Hilton Hotel, Art Show. Purchase Award. 1965
1. Pirate's Alley Art Show, New Orleans, La., Blue ribbon, acrylic flower painting. 1969
2. Gulfport Plaza, Gulfport, Ms. 1st place, purchase award floral painting. 1969
3. River Road Art Show, Baton Rouge, La. Abstract acrylic painting. 1970
4. 1st Place Award with substantial monetary award and banquet. Contest was juried and held for the 11th annual Deep South Art , Writers, and Literary Show, at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Painting was on display at UNO for 2 months. 1971
5. Awarded the honor to represent the Porcelain Restorers in an article acclaiming restorers in many fields in The Times Picayune, April 1987.
6. Awarded the honor of a write up in the New Orleans newspaper, Gamit of Tulane University, N.O. La.
7. Featured as most prominent porcelain restorer in the South and featured in the directory of restorers in the state.
8. Recommended as restorer of porcelain and china by the curator of the Museum Of Art in New Orleans, La..
9. Recommended by the Jr. League Of Women in New Orleans. La. Dec. 1987
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