Our ICON accredited paper conservator is able to gently restore these issues with professional treatments, using heat, weight and moisture to achieve a flat and stable surface.

Fold damage

Watercolours, prints, posters, photographs and maps are some of the most commonly affected by fold damage. 

This is usually caused in storage when an artwork or document is rolled, squeezed, bent or unevenly placed. 

Ripples may also be caused by moisture absorption and be the result of past water damage.

All of these issues can be resolved with sensitive conservation treatments followed by secure framing options for ongoing safety.

Professional paper restoration

Our team recommend getting in touch as soon as possible to restore fold or crease damage, as the bend in the paper will encourage the continuous loss of surrounding pigment of ink over time.

Our conservator is able to offer the following treatments:

• Flattening of creased or folded paper
• Safe removal of old and failing mounts
• Stabilisation of pigments or ink
• Removal of staining and discolouration
• Safe removal of adhesives
• Retouching of lost pigments or ink

Flaking or unstable ink or paint can be consolidated to prevent further loss of original pigment. The paper can be relined onto acid-free tissue to add further strength.