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The restoration process for ceramics

Ceramics, Guides and Advice, Useful articles

When the need for restoration of ceramic items arises, the cause can most often be attributed to physical and environmental hazards. The fragile nature of ceramics means that if they are mishandled, incorrectly transported, dropped or knocked, they will likely gain some form of damage. Whether a ceramic item has been chipped, cracked in two… Read more »

An water and moisture damaged portrait of a woman before restoration

Signs of water damage on an oil painting

Guides and Advice, Oil Paintings, Useful articles

A short time ago, we restored an oil painting that came into the studio with significant water damage. While our clients were able to disclose that water had affected the painting, for other oil paintings, the telltale signs of damage can be less easy to link to water ingress. If you have recently inherited a… Read more »

Six common causes of frame restoration

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The primary purpose of any picture frame is to provide comprehensive support and stability to an artwork. Therefore, if an artwork is susceptible to damage, it is often the frame that will first bear the brunt of the injury. It is not unusual for an enquiry to come into the studio for a frame that… Read more »

How to re-mould missing parts of a picture frame

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Every antique frame we restore in the studio has distinctive decoration. They are each unique and have ornate features and complex surfaces. When a frame is damaged, it is a natural assumption to believe that broken or missing decoration can’t be replaced. We regularly re-mould such areas that have been lost. The objective in doing… Read more »

Tips to safely store a painting before restoration

Guides and Advice, Oil Paintings, Useful articles

When a painting is awaiting collection to be restored, it is understandably tempting for art owners to try and rectify the damage at home. For one oil painting that recently came into the studio, the owner had created a temporary solution to lessen the appearance of two tears in the canvas. The application of strips… Read more »

Water damaged oil painting before restoration

Restoring a water damaged oil painting

Guides and Advice, Oil Paintings, Useful articles

When an oil painting becomes water damaged, deterioration is instant. For an 19th century oil painting we have just completed restoring, the consequences of the water infiltration were extensive and immediately evident. In this case, water has touched the painting at some point over the years, and additional damage has required the need for restoration.… Read more »

Removing Foxing From Watercolour Painting

How to treat foxing on a watercolour

Guides and Advice, Watercolour, Works On Paper

If you are a collector of watercolour paintings or works on paper, you may be familiar with the appearance of reddish brown spots on your painting, commonly known as ‘foxing’. These rusty looking patches can mar the appeal of your painting, and if left untreated can cause serious damage to an already delicate artwork. At… Read more »

work on paper eaten by insects - infestations on a watercolour painting

Mould and infestations in watercolour paintings

Guides and Advice, Watercolour

How to remove mould from a watercolour Ideally, mould on your painting should be caught early to avoid spreading. Initial indications of mould can be identified in the appearance of a fine white fluff which forms furry patches which can spread quickly, becoming increasingly problematic for your watercolour. Mould thrives in damp conditions and recommendations… Read more »

two miniature watercolour paintings - how to restore your watercolour

How to restore your watercolour: the treatments

Guides and Advice, Watercolour

Despite extensive damages, art on paper restoration and conservation can significantly improve the aesthetic and structural integrity of your watercolour and treatment can be carried out by trained professionals. How to clean your watercolour Accidents do happen and may result in stains on your watercolour. Maintaining a clean environment and reducing risks of spillage is… Read more »

How to protect your watercolour painting

Guides and Advice, Watercolour, Works On Paper

Watercolour paintings are one of the most sensitive forms of art, they can be disturbed easily by their environment as well as accidental tears and creases. There are many steps you can take to ensure the protection of your watercolour going forwards, including choosing the correct framing materials and arranging for appropriate conservation treatments to… Read more »

Common damage to watercolour paintings

Guides and Advice, Watercolour, Works On Paper

Like many works on paper, watercolours are very sensitive to a multitude of environmental changes and accidental damages. Due to their delicate materials, watercolour paintings require specialist care when it comes to their preservation, whether they require a full restoration or protective framing. This article will cover some of the most frequent reasons for watercolour… Read more »

Common problems that affect oil paintings

Guides and Advice, Oil Paintings

The conservation and restoration of oil paintings is a complex practice which incorporates a wide range of treatments responding to the multiple issues that may have caused damages to your painting. The heterogeneous layer structure which constructs the easel painting presents a variety of different materials increasing the complexity of treatment particularly due to the… Read more »

What is painting restoration?

Guides and Advice, Oil Paintings

Painting restoration refers to a number of different treatments you can have on your painting to improve its aesthetics. These include: The removal of surface dirt, such as dust, soot and smoke The removal and replacement of aged, yellowed or discoloured varnish The replacement of missing sections of paint The repair of painting damage, such… Read more »

How to look after your painting

Guides and Advice, Useful articles

Preventative measures can be taken to contribute to the safety and stability of your painting. Safe practice includes regulating environmental factors and reducing the risks of mechanical damages. Dusty and dirty environments can cause damages to the painting, either by settling on the surface (and increasing acidity) or attracting further microbiological activity. Handling your painting… Read more »

Guides and Advice

The restoration process for ceramics

Signs of water damage on an oil painting

Six common causes of frame restoration

How to re-mould missing parts of a picture frame

Tips to safely store a painting before restoration

Restoring a water damaged oil painting

How to treat foxing on a watercolour

Mould and infestations in watercolour paintings

How to restore your watercolour: the treatments

How to protect your watercolour painting

Common damage to watercolour paintings

Common problems that affect oil paintings

What is painting restoration?

How to look after your painting

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