As a conservation student at Cardiff University, I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of objects, including a Roman coin hoard, excavated stained glass collections, and most recently, a set of cracked 18th-century clay molds. This project was particularly insightful, involving the removal of aged adhesive from the objects, undertaking cleaning, readhering the molds, and researching ways to cast replicas for use by the curatorial team at Bristol Museum. Additionally, I completed a placement as a finds conservator on an archaeological dig in Cardiff, where I particularly enjoyed running activities with school groups and helping the public learn more about archaeological conservation, and have undertaken a Preventive Conservation Student Work Placement with the National Museum Cardiff.
