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3D Scanning and Printing
3D Scanning and Printing
Surface Dirt and dust was removed using dry cleaning methods such as soft brushes and a museum vacuum on low suction with a net guard covering the nozzle.
This was followed by wet cleaning the surface of the pediment with Tri-Ammonium Citrate 2% in distilled water as it was the most affective in removing the engrained dirt and did not affect the state of the oil gilding. Acetone was used to treat the water gilding.
Surface Dirt and dust was removed using dry cleaning methods such as soft brushes and a museum vacuum on low suction with a net guard covering the nozzle.
This was followed by wet cleaning the surface of the pediment with Tri-Ammonium Citrate 2% in distilled water as it was the most affective in removing the engrained dirt and did not affect the state of the oil gilding. Acetone was used to treat the water gilding.
Once the gesso had dried it was then sanded down to make it smooth, level and matched the original appearance of the corner
Installing Medieval Stained Glass In Lincoln Cathedral
This medieval stained glass window had been taken out for conservation treatment eight years ago. It had been removed from the Cathedral deterioration in the stained glass caused by environmental elements such as pollution and weathering. This had caused the glass to corrode and crack. The Glazing Department had been working on ways to protect the stained glass from the pollution and weathering outside.
Protective Glazing and The Installation of Iron Support Beams
A transparent protective glazing was installed which was to act as a barrier between the medieval stained glass and the outside. The protective glazing was designed to portray the same design of the medieval stained glass
I took part in the installation or iron support beams which will house the conserved medieval stained glass. The original iron supports were removed due to corrosion and it was feared that they would not be able to hold the weight of the glass.
Installing the Medieval Stained Glass
The stained glass had been stored in the Glazing Department for eight years. The stained glass panels had to be transported by van to deliver it to the Cathedral safely. The panels were transported individually and were rested against a wooden support frame before being wrapped in several layers of foam. They were then secured with rope.
Once they had arrived at the Cathedral the panels were hoisted up the scaffolding so that they could be installed in the window.
A team of four hoisted the stained glass up the scaffolding safely.
The panels were stored inside a wooden box lined with thick foam during elevation. The team took extreme care not to drop it or cause the box to impact with the scaffolding.
The stained glass panels were installed from the bottom up. However, usually in the installation of stained glass conservators install the panels from the top of the window to the bottom. In this case the Glazing Department decided to reverse the method as they feared that the weight of the panels might shift the shape of the iron supports which would stop the panel before from fitting in.
Stained glass window after stained glass panels have been reinstalled
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