السبت، 2 سبتمبر 2017

Responsible Conservation Minimizes The Necessity For Art Restoration New Jersey Professionals Provide

By Timothy Taylor


You don't have to be a millionaire to collect good artwork. The pieces you choose may not be old masters, but if they are originals in good condition by interesting artists, your investment may increase in value over time. This being the case, you want to preserve the work carefully to avoid damage and deterioration. There are simple steps any collector can take to minimize the need for the art restoration New Jersey craftsmen provide.

Restorers hate to see artwork on paper come into their shops with mats glued or taped to them. This can cause serious harm to a nice piece, and it is something easily avoided. Professionals warn purchasers of loose pieces not to mount them to mats in any way. Instead they should be hinged to the back mats. Artwork is extremely susceptible to sunlight. Art on paper, such as watercolor, is delicate and will easily fade without protection.

If you decide to store a paper artwork, you should never put it someplace where it can be exposed to damp conditions, such as a basement. The piece may get mold, buckle, and eventually begin to disintegrate. By contrast, storing paper artwork in attics, where the temperature fluctuates and can be very dry, could cause the work to contract and make it susceptible to tearing.

A lot of the rules that apply to works on paper also apply to those on canvas. These will fade in direct sunlight, and must be framed carefully to avoid damage. These works should never be fixed to a frame in any way. Re-framing a painting is not usually a good idea. It may decrease the overall value, and your choice of framing may not be indicative of the artist's vision.

One of the easiest ways to damage a painting is by not securing it properly when you hang it. Old canvas can be fragile and may tear easily if it tumbles from your wall to the floor. You can make sure your work is safe by using wire, instead of string, secured to the backing with d-rings.

People who collect textiles are not always aware of how vulnerable they are to light. Even behind UV glass, textile pieces tend to fade easily unless they are hung in a room with low light. You have to be careful storing these pieces. Contact with any kind of wood, like a cedar chest or cardboard box, will cause staining.

Free standing artwork has its own set of issues. When they are in an area of high traffic, they may be knocked over and broken. Keeping them behind glass, or on a stand in a large room, is a better idea.

You may not have masterpieces, but good pieces of art are a financial investment. They need care to survive. Taking simple steps to preserve them is essential if you want future generations to enjoy them.




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