Painting Decorative Elements
Following is a snapshot of painting the decorative elements on the Smokey Maple Mason Monterey A-Frame Dining Chairs.
The process took many weeks as the paint had to dry thoroughly between coats, and coats had to be applied in layers. The original Mason paints contained chemicals and minerals that speeded the drying time. The final stage, waxing, is not included at this time, which is why the final image is quite shiny. Right, Kate at work.
For information on the Mason Monterey line used at Oregon Caves National Monument,
see our page on the two dozen pieces restored for the Chateau, shown left.
For information on the Imperial "Monterey" line
used at Crater Lake National Park,
see our page on the three dozen
pieces previously damaged, and restored by MPFC for the
Crater Lake Science and Learning Center.
Other pages:
- Museum Collection;
- Robert Gamblin's assistance in the restoration and color determination
- Chateau Collection, for reuse in the hotel;
- A-Frame Dining Chairs, which we felt deserved a special page
- Painting the Decorative Elements on the A-Frames
- Paddle-arm Chair
- The Portland showing of the collection;
- Delivery Day at the Oregon Caves!
- and finally, the Oregonian wrote an article on the Collection:"Portland's MPF Conservation team's work shines in the Mason Monterey collection at the Oregon Caves"
We offer a free one hour assessment in your home or office
toward the restoration of your antique, contact us for an appointment.
Contact Information
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