Loubser, Maggi2025-02-192025-02-192025-042024-11*A2025http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101055Mini Dissertation (MSocSci (Cultural Heritage Studies: Heritage Conservation))--University of Pretoria, 2024.Conserving stained glass is very challenging – when a replacement glass piece is inserted, the lead can become distorted due to the inflexibility of the glass, resulting in more pieces dislodging. Van der Wielen and de Groot (2019) devised a method to use thermocast resin for replacement parts because of resins' greater flexibility and colour-matching capabilities. This dissertation attempts to recreate van der Wielen and de Groot's (2019) proposed new method of thermocasting Paraloid™ B-72 for use in glass conservation. The primary objective is to successfully recreate thermocasted Paraloid™ B-72 and test this new method's reproducibility. The experiments found that although this method is reproducible, a significant amount of further research must be completed to create a standard procedure for thermocasting. The results of this study will aid in furthering glass and stained-glass conservation, particularly in arid and hot climates. The reproduction of this article was not entirely successful, and it emphasises the need for more detailed research and documentation to create a standard procedure for thermocasting.en© 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria.UCTDSustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Glass conservationThermocastingParaloid™ B-72Mini Dissertationu1717348610.25403/UPresearchdata.28443617