Simple Techniques on To Maintain Your Oil Paintings

Have you ever thought of getting an oil painting and hang in up in the walls of your home or office? Indeed, oil paintings just seemed to be the right decor you need to beautify your area.

What do you do after you remove the bubble wrapping of your paintings? You would probably be thinking that after you had it hung up, the entire job is done. However, oil paintings care goes beyond that. Proper care is needed to ensure that they are everlasting.

Here are some suggestions on how to care for your painting:

1. Frame the painting up! This is to ensure that your precious painting is protected from external damage like knocks. If you are unsure, you can bring it to a local framer and even choose the design which you desire! However, do not use a glass to frame your artwork as it will damage the delicate surface of the oil painting.

2. Always handle your paintings by carrying the sides of the wooden stretches or frames. Direct contact with the canvas itself is not advisable.

3. Expose your painting to the least amount of environmental damage as possible. You should never expose it to extreme heat, cold or humidity. Such changes in temperature will cause the frequent expansion and contraction of the canvas and the stretchers, which will in turn damage the integrity of the oil paint.

4. Avoid placing your painting in extreme light of darkness. Extensive exposure to light causes the painting to fade away while being kept in darkness for too long will deepen the colour of the painting as well.

5. Refrain from placing your paintings on any sharp objects no matter how small they are. This is to prevent your beautiful oil painting from any form of dent or a scar.

6. Add a layer of varnish on the painted surface as an additional of protection from physical and environmental damages.

7. It is best if you could clear the dust particles that have accumulated on the surface time to time. A clean, soft brush, micro cloth or low power vacuum are suitable candidates for this job.

8. Do not worry in the event of major accidents or damage to your paintings. You could always visit a professional painting conservator and he will repair the damage back to as close as the original state. This can be costly, but nothing beats more than preserving your treasured memories.

In fact, caring for your prize paintings does require an additional effort. However, these steps are simple and realistic, anyone could achieve it! I’m sure that all of us would like to preserve our precious memories for as long as all we can and present this pride of ours to future generations.

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