Post-Analysis Consolidation of Artifacts

Now that the artifacts recovered from July’s projects have been properly processed and documented through the lab, they can be consolidated in a resin for storage until further analysis is required.

Due to the common friability of many different types of ceramics and pottery recovered from these marine environments, it is important to keep them wet through the conservation process and ensure a plan of action before recovery. There is a small window of time the conserving technician must act in to keep the artifact from degrading in the ambient environment.