Includes bibliographical references and index.

Health and safety disclaimer -- Chemistry and technology of glass -- Preservation and deterioration of glass -- Handling and moving glass objects safely -- Setting up a laboratory for the conservation of glass objects -- Examination and documentation -- Cleaning glass -- Adhesives and consolidants -- Application of adhesives and assembly of fragments -- Loss compensation : casting and molding materials and techniques -- Finishing techniques for epoxy adhesives and fills -- Re-treatment of previously resorted objects -- Atmospheric deterioration of glass : crizzling -- Displaying glass -- Care and storage of glass objects; packing and shipping -- Appendix: Sources of materials.