- 10
- 3 611
Nzilani Glass
Приєднався 5 кві 2022
Nzilani Glass Conservation is an award-winning firm known for architectural window preservation and fabrication. Dedicated to making the profession more equitable by being accessible to under-served communities; Nzilani focuses on self-empowerment through information: sharing processes, health and safety procedures and the importance of preserving cultural landscapes and the environment.
Window Restoration Presentation by Ariana Makau from Nzilani Glass
Presentation given by Ariana Makau from Nzilani Glass on the restoration of the ceiling stained-glass window at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin in Davis, CA.
Переглядів: 4
Відео
Spring Mountain Vineyard Parrot Window Conservation
Переглядів 61День тому
Nzilani glass recently restored this beautiful stained glass window for Spring Mountain Vineyard's Miravalle mansion after a storm blew the window out. The historic parrot window was badly damaged, and approximately 120 pieces of glass were replaced while many pieces, including the central parrot, were conserved using a museum-grade epoxy. The fully restored window was installed in its original...
Residential Large Tiffany Window Preservation
Переглядів 159Рік тому
Go behind the scenes at the Nzilani studio to see the preservation of copper-foil and leaded windows by Tiffany Studios New York. website: www.nzilani.com/ instagram: nzilani_glass #repair #repairs #stainedglassart #stainedglassdiy #Tiffanywindow #TiffanyStudios
Stained Glass Dove Window Preservation #stainedglass #stainedglassart
Переглядів 2352 роки тому
In 2013, Nzilani Glass Conservation surveyed the windows of the Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco. We discovered that the Dove Window - which had illuminated the sanctuary for 118 years - was falling apart. The window was made by well-known Bay Area artist Bruce Porter and unfortunately included badly annealed blue glass in his selection of colors. The church is a “Level Four” National Hist...
Fillet Panel for Grace Cathedral for Grace Cathedral Time Lapse
Переглядів 402 роки тому
The process of building a leaded glass panel from fillets left over from restoration work at Grace Cathedral. #timelapse #stainedglass #stainedglasswindow #newwork #upcycling
Do you Have a Good Heart? (Stained Glass DIY)
Переглядів 522 роки тому
The hidden benefits of having a good heart profile when building with came in stained glass. #stainedglass #stainedglass #diy
Lead Safety in Stained Glass
Переглядів 2,7 тис.2 роки тому
Most stained glass studiosvcontain lead came, an essential and yet potentially hazardous material. Nzilani's founder, Ariana Makau, partnered with Cascade Metals to share a few easy lead safety steps for any size studio (from single artist DIY to a large studio). Following Nzilani's motto: "Be Safe. Have Fun. Do Excellent Work." this video also includes tips to scale up for specific preservatio...
Growing Nzilani (a Stained Glass Studio)
Переглядів 982 роки тому
Ariana Makau is President and Principal Conservator of Nzilani Glass. Nzilani’s mission of “Be Safe. Have Fun. Do Excellent Work.” focuses on self-empowerment through information: sharing processes, health and safety procedures and the importance of preserving cultural landscapes and the environment. Ariana is a Board Member and Health & Safety Chair of the Stained Glass Association of America;...
A Window Into History (Stained Glass Preservation)
Переглядів 1082 роки тому
Step-by-Step Stained Glass Conservation of Emmanuel Church Dedication Window at Marshall Gold Discovery State Park in Colma, California. 0 Removal on Site & History 1:51 Studio Work - All conservation steps to preserve the window 2:16 Taking it Apart - cleaning 4:27 The difference between conservation and restoration 4:53 Building with zinc came 5:35 Soldering 6:30 Puttying 6:40 Frame building ...
Need to Know #1: Is Glass Liquid?
Переглядів 1302 роки тому
Does glass drip down to the bottom of really old windows? Find out...