ABSTRACT
Clay sculptures are made of clay and are kneaded by hand, so the materials are more convenient to obtain and the conditions of application are relatively easy. Taiwanese clay sculptures are deeply rooted in folklore and religion. There are many objects made of clay sculptures in religious sacrificial vessels, statues, and relief sculptures on building walls. This technique records the belief and aesthetic evolution of folk religious culture and is one of the important traditional crafts. Because clay sculptures are more sensitive to humid environments, it is easy to pulverize the clay sculptures or produce molds. Most of the skeletons in the early clay sculptures were composed of wood and some organic materials, which were easily damaged. Most of the preserved clay sculpture cultural relics are concentrated in temples and monasteries. During the preservation process, they are often easily damaged and destroyed by insects, mildew, light, temperature and humidity and human factors. The production method itself also easily affects the difficulty of subsequent preservation. The surface pores of clay sculptures are large, and the liquid has a good penetration effect on this, so great attention should be paid to the use of solvents. On the other hand, ionic molten salt is a good and stable synthetic material tool and has a wide range of applications. Its low permeability and non-volatility are very good characteristics in the restoration of cultural relics. However, the current research on ionic molten salt in the field of cultural relic restoration has less application. The chemical stability and adjustable physical and chemical properties of ionic molten salts can better protect the environment and protect the health and safety of employees.
