Zenzie Tinker Conservation

Zenzie Tinker Conservation provides a complete range of conservation treatments for historic, modern & contemporary textiles, plus bespoke display and storage.

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

Such a fantastic exhibition to work on!

[Victoria Haddock @vickyhaddock]

It was also lovely to see a focus on the conservation of a Schiaparelli jacket (that I can remember being at the studio) by Jamie and Ania at @ZenzieTinker!

[Cesar @txetxarito]

Do you remember the reproduction bodice of this 19th century dress? This week I was able to continue the embroidery work by the green elytra’s from @ZenzieTinker . I can’t wait to see how will it be looked after the metal threads are added 💚

[Cesar @txetxarito]

Now the next step for this project is replicating the same conditions seen in the real object before it is submitted to conservation treatment. For that reason we have prepared those mock-ups with real beetles (given by @ZenzieTinker) embroidered with silver over batiste cotton

[Cesar @txetxarito]

Do you remember the green beetles skirt? Well, today I could take the project back for the first test phase: replicating mock-ups for finding the right conservation treatment. Those has been very kindly given by @ZenzieTinker and will serve for testing washing solutions.

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

Highly recommend a visit to 'Double Weave: Bourne and Allen’s Modernist Textiles' @museumartcraft which opened last Friday evening - we were thrilled and proud to do much of the conservation and mounting for this fabulous exhibition!
#textiles #ditchling #textileconservation

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

Here are those beautiful @wtmworthing shoes after conservation along with their custom-made storage box & handling tray, plus invisible inner supports that offer access without handling for storage & display

[Dr Kate Strasdin @kateStrasdin]

Shoes of the #1790s have a distinctive technique, patterning echoed in the smaller repeats of gowns worn at the same time. The coloured leather was stencilled all over, usually in black, to create a contrast pattern. These three examples @StFagans_Museum @wtmworthing @ROMtoronto

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

Ania is currently working on the dearest pair of late 18th century painted leather shoes associated with Princess Adelaide from @wtmworthing. They also have wonderful printed paper labels - to give them some date context, Bruckner was bankrupt by 1809 & the princess died in 1810.

[StPaul'sCollections @StPaulsColls]

The Colours of the Middlesex Regiment have returned from @ZenzieTinker following a conservation clean and condition assessment. They are being hung in the north transept today.

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

There’s still time to book onto our Casting Resin Replica Elements, here in Brighton on Sat 29/4 - you’ll come away from this this one day course with skills, tips and tricks on how to replicate zip pulls, buckles, buttons & beads. Book now! #textileconservation #workshop

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

Don’t miss our online talk with Zenzie next Tuesday 28/3 @ 7pm, taking a look at our epic project conserving the @RMGreenwich Battle of Solebay - booking via our website:

https://t.co/RkIA4Ld2BF

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

@Icon_Textiles Thank you!

[Icon Textile Group @Icon_Textiles]

Members may be interested in an upcoming online talk by @ZenzieTinker on Tuesday 28th March 'Conserving the Battle of Solebay tapestry': https://t.co/oi9n4oN6YN

[@Helen_Carpenter 💙 🌻 @Helen_Carpent]

The Van der Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea exh/n @RMGreenwich is revelatory. Remarkable Solebay tapestry restored by @ZenzieTinker; also amazing detail in the pen paintings of Van der Velde the Elder, sometimes even including himself drawing in them. https://t.co/TaZdDfn4J4

[Royal Museums Greenwich @RMGreenwich]

😍Look what is now hanging in the Queen's House!

The stunning 17th century Solebay Tapestry, meticulously conserved by @ZenzieTinker following our #SaveSolebay campaign, is waiting for you to come and see it as part of the #VanDeVeldes exhibition: https://t.co/Na7TIzwvoH

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

New workshop alert! Casting Replica Resin Elements on Sat 29/4, 10-4pm here in Brighton with Jamie & Geoffrey Major - perfect for costume conservators, costume makers, jewellery makers & collectors:
https://t.co/0u5iqiBM5a

#textileconservation #resin #Brighton #workshop #makers

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

18 months, over 3500 conservation hours, more than 7 miles of thread & an intense weekend of lining later … we finally installed the Battle of Solebay tapestry in the Queen’s House @RMGreenwich. Exceptional work carried out by our incredibly talented & skilled team #tapestry

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

Great thread (pun intended) about the work we’ve been carrying out for @CharlestonTrust 👇

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

Aren’t these embroidered WW1 cards gorgeous? Join Hazel at our Brighton workshop & learn how to sew your own special card, all inspired by Hazel’s vast collection! Sat 11/3, 10am-4pm

Book here >> https://t.co/vpgaWoXatg

#brighton #brightonevents #brightonworkshops #embroidery

[Zenzie Tinker Conservation @ZenzieTinker]

A welcome sight for the first week of the new year - the final border of the @RMGreenwich Battle of Solebay tapestry has come finally come into view. It will be collected & installed next month for the upcoming Van der Velde exhibition so work continues flat out until then!