6 Ways To Conserve Your Paintings

Professional painting conservators handle the conservation and restoration of paintings. A paintings conservator is someone who is in charge of preserving cultural heritage in the form of paintings.

Paintings are made up of a variety of mediums, materials, and supports, such as painted canvas, paper, wood panel, and fabricated board. Fine art, decorative and practical objects, and acrylic and oil paint are all examples of painting styles. Knowing the materials used in a painting and how they are supported allows for proper preservation and conservation. Each part of a painting can respond to its surroundings in a unique way, affecting the work as a whole. The longevity of a painting is determined by these material components as well as the collection treatment.

TIPS TO CONSERVE YOUR PAINTING:

1. Avoid direct sunlight:

   The colour of almost everything, including your latest favourite piece of art, can be depleted by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Avoid displaying your artwork in areas where it would be exposed to direct sunlight on a daily basis.

2. Pay attention to humidity:

   The amount of water in the air can have a significant effect on your art's overall health. Be sure to keep an eye on your home's humidity level, which should preferably be about 55 percent.

3. Cover your hands:

   Cotton gloves should always be worn while touching your paintings or acrylic framing surfaces. You risk destroying them by exposing them to your fingerprints and natural oils if you do so.

4. Keep your glass or acrylics squeaky clean:

   Always use a smooth, non-abrasive cloth or microfiber towel to clean the glass or acrylic panel covering your artwork. You can also buy a glass cleaner that is acrylic or ammonia-free.

5. Don’t leave your art in a tube:

   Do not leave your art rolled up in a protective cardboard tube if you are not ready to hang it. You need to keep your art flat at all times. If acrylic paint or embellished paintings are kept in tubes for too long, they may become scratched, broken, or dried up.

6. Store art in a cool, dry, dark place:

   When it comes to protecting unframed artwork, pantry laws apply. Keep your art somewhere calm, dry, and dark to prevent harm from sunshine, humidity, and temperature fluctuations.

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