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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
Placement at Lincoln Cathedral Glazing Department
From September to November 2018 I was on a six week placement with the Lincoln Cathedral Glazing Department. The Glazing Department is responsible for the care and conservation of all stained glass in Lincoln Cathedral. During my six week placement I had the opportunity to participate in several of their conservation projects.
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Whilst I was on my placement I developed a Facebook page which details the many activities I was involved in on a daily basis whilst working in the Lincoln Cathedral Glazing Department.
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