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How to Care for Art on Paper


Ask a Conservator: How Should I Care for Works on Paper?

They are very vulnerable to light. Fading of colorants is irreversible whereas if the color of the some papers darkens, it may be possible to ...

Basic care – Works of art on paper - Canada.ca

Paper is easily torn, creased or stained. The best handling method is to handle paper as little as possible. To prevent damage from oils and ...

Behind the Scenes: Caring for Works on Paper | Frye Art Museum

The Frye's former Head of Collections Cory Gooch took us behind the scenes so that we can all learn a little more about what is involved in caring for works on ...

Care Instructions for Fine Art Prints | Image Science

It's pretty simple: wherever possible do not touch any area on the page where pigment ink has been laid down (yes, even when wearing gloves!).

How to Take Care of Fine Art Paper - Jackson's Art Blog

Using archival glue for this purpose, such as acid-free PVA or adhesive film, will ensure maximum longevity. Weigh the work down with clean ...

The Art of Looking After Your Art - Rebecca Collett

Three - Sunlight is Bad for Art. ... Avoid direct sunlight on most artworks, including fabric, paper, paintings, wood, leather and anything else ...

How to Care for Art on Paper - UGallery

How to Mitigate: Avoid displaying your fine art in rooms for which they may have prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. In this same vein, be ...

The Care of Art Prints - Artelino

The optimal preservation method for your art prints involves refraining from framing them and instead storing them in cabinets, folders, or collector boxes.

Art on Paper - The Institute of Conservation

Good quality mounting and framing is one of the most effective methods of preserving and caring for works of art on paper. Guidance is available in the ...

Conserving Art on Paper - Smithsonian American Art Museum

... paper, which are known for being delicate and vulnerable. Paper conservator Kate Maynor handles each artwork with patience and care. KATE MANOR: Even though ...

How to care for your print. - Salty Wings

Fine art prints are delicate so avoid touching the print surface with bare hands as the moisture and oils from your skin can affect print quality.

Caring for Your Artworks on Paper - Aspire Art

Here are some top tips for caring for your artworks on paper and key considerations when buying them.

Documents and Works of Art on Paper - The Henry Ford

The first step in the care of collections is to understand and minimize or eliminate conditions that can cause damage. The second step is to ...

Art 101 - Caring for Artwork by art evolution

Wall Art · Keep your artworks out of direct sunlight. · Do not lean anything against the surface of a canvas. · Dust your artworks with a clean, soft rag ...

Storing Works of Art on Paper - DeGroot Fine Art

Keeping the paper flat and secure is a primary concern in the storage of prints and drawings. This can be achieved by storing works in frames, in stacked mats, ...

How to Care for Your Artwork: 5 Simple Tips - Sorelle Gallery

We'll run down five simple tips on how to care for your artwork. 1. Hang artwork outside of direct sunlight.

How to care for your works on paper: Framing, display, storage, conser

If you are not planning to frame your works of art in the near future you may need to consider storage. When it comes to storing works on paper safely and ...

Care, Handling and Storage of Works on Paper - Library of Congress

Proper Storage of Works on Paper · A cool (room temperature or below), relatively dry (about 35% relative humidity), clean, and stable environment (avoid attics, ...

How to care for your art - Affordable Art Fair

Artworks don't fare well when placed in bright sunlight. Watercolours and other works on paper are particularly prone to colour bleaching or surface degradation ...

Artwork Care Instructions - Robert's Fine Art

Original Painting Care Instructions Maintaning your Artwork Keep your artworks out of direct sunlight. Your artwork have a protective layer of varnish, ...