Author Archives: Zoe Finlay

Downton Abbey on the Up

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

I met a very interesting gentleman today who it turns out once restored part of the ceiling of ‘Downton Abbey’, the castle featured in the very popular current TV drama of the same name. This famous castle near Newbury goes … Continue reading →

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The maths that saved Apollo 13

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

This is a really interesting article about the impromptu maths notes that were crucial for the safe return of the Apollo 13 space vessel in 1970. When things went awry, it was these calculations that meant the crew and shuttle … Continue reading →

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Christmas closure of the studio

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

Over the Christmas period the studio will be closed from Monday 19th December until the end of the year. I will still be checking my emails every day, (okay, maybe not Christmas Day!) so if you have any questions please … Continue reading →

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Ouseburn Open Studios 2011- update

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

Oh dear, I’m afraid something has cropped up and I’m not able to take part in the Ouseburn open studios this forthcoming weekend. Still, it should be a great weekend so if you’re going, I hope you enjoy it!  As … Continue reading →

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Why does coated paper stick together when it gets wet?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

‘Coated paper’ refers to the smooth often shiny paper we most frequently see in glossy magazines, some books (particularly those which contain printed plates) and graphic novels. The surface of coated paper owes its qualities to the addition of either … Continue reading →

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Ouseburn Open Studios 2011

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

For those of you who may not know, Ouseburn is an area of Newcastle which has a very high proportion of artists’ studios, galleries and workshops, (not to mention design businesses, bars and live music venues). Basically, this hub of … Continue reading →

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Re-touching; how far is too far?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

Someone recently asked me: “How much is an artwork re-touched during conservation treatments?” I’m afraid there’s no simple answer to this often hotly-debated subject. And that’s a very good thing. The answer is, and always should be, influenced by factors … Continue reading →

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A fragment of Newcastle history & a note on transparent supports

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

I’ve recently been carrying out conservation on some items from a wonderful collection of ephemera which included all sorts of interesting items, one of which I’ve picked out for you on this blog page (see the Portfolio page for treatment … Continue reading →

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A Re-fit to Fit

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

I’m extremely fortunate that, within the next few days, my studio furnishings are all about to be custom built to suit my wants and needs! This is great news because not only will it all ‘fit’ me (I’m not the … Continue reading →

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Tynemouth Second hand and Antiquarian Book Fair – 9th October 2011

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Zoe Finlay

The last Tynemouth book fair of the year took place yesterday. It was a busy day and once again I had many people asking multiple questions about their objects. Don’t forget to look at or download my leaflet, ‘Protecting your … Continue reading →

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