How to take care of your painting collection
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So you have bought that
precious oil painting you've been eyeing for a while and
now and you're wondering how to take care of your collection that
includes acrylics and water colours.Well, fret not for if you follow the
tips given below your favourite objets d'art will be fine.Do not hold a
painting by the top edge of its frame.Hold them from under neath so
that the weight of the frame does not leave cracks.Avoid using a
brush to clean the surface of the painting as it can damage the
surface. Choose a small square piece of velvet instead. The smooth sur
face wipes off dust and lint easily and gently.Do not hang your
paintings on the outer walls as the moisture can damage the
pigments.If you're planning to store paintings do not keep these on
the top floors as the heat can damage the paint and canvas.Twice every
year remove the paintings from the wall and check for cracks
shrinkage etc.Covering your paintings with plastic sheets while
storing them is a bad idea. Instead cover them with thin cotton sheets
as it allows your paint ings to breathe.If you see paint chipping off
the surface of canvas or
wave-like bumps appearing then it is time for you to give your paintings
a professional treatment. Do not aim to paint it yourself.Use strong
picture hooks and insert them properly into the wall. Hang your painting
on it with the help of the wire. Use at least two picture hooks that
are appropriate for the wall and are strong enough.Before you hang the
oil painting on the wall coat the surface of the picture with a layer of
varnish to preserve it. But this should be done only after the painting
has thoroughly dried or you can take help of some knowledgeable
conservator.Keep checking for fungus infestation of paintings in
monsoon. If you notice any don't try to clean it yourself. Instead call
an expert to examine it.When you're framing the painting do not use your
hands to touch the surface of the canvas because there are oils
on human hands that could spoil the painting.A bathroom of kitchen is
not an ideal environment for hanging paintings.The humid atmosphere and
in a kitchen food and fat molecules caused by cooking can have a bad
effect on canvas.Especially gallery wrapped canvas
with no glass to protect it.
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