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The Tools Required for Flaking Paint Repair on Oil Paintings

Every collector of classic art lives in dread of flaking paint. Part of the appeal of vintage art, especially works of the Old Masters, is the age. Alas, with such vintage collectables comes a sense of responsibility and maintenance, and flaking paint repair on oil paintings will often be unavoidable.<br>Visit - https://www.simongillespie.com/conservation-restoration

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The Tools Required for Flaking Paint Repair on Oil Paintings

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  1. The Tools Required for Flaking Paint Repair on Oil Paintings

  2. Every collector of classic art lives in dread of flaking paint. Part of the appeal of vintage art, especially works of the Old Masters, is the age. Alas, with such vintage collectables comes a sense of responsibility and maintenance, and flaking paint repair on oil paintings will often be unavoidable. Before we go any further, something needs to be made clear – flaking paint repair on oil paintings should only be tackled by a trained professional. Art conservation is a highly skilled vocation that requires years of dedication, education, and experience. No YouTube video can prepare and equip an enthusiastic amateur for the tribulations of flaking paint repair on oil paintings. This does not mean that the process is without fascination, though. If you take your beloved art collection to an art conservator for flaking paint repair on an oil painting, you'll wish to know that the canvas is in safe hands – and how the task will be tackled. To this end, let's discuss the tools of the trade required foreffective flaking paint repair on oil paintings. ● A magnifying glass. Flaking paint is typically pretty apparent, but sometimes the problem runs deeper than the naked eye can initially spot. A thorough examination of the painting ensures all flaking paint is acknowledged.

  3. ● A firm, reliable table. The intricate process of flaking paint repair on an oil painting must be conducted on a solid, unmoving surface. If the picture can safely be clamped to hold it in place, so much the better. ● Resin, turpentine and beeswax. Each of these ingredients are heated before application to the flaking paint. This will resecure flaking paint, to be applied using a paintbrush. ● Palette knife. Once the heated mix has been applied to the flaking paint, it must be flattened to the canvas. A palette knife serves this purpose. ● White flour and water. These ingredients create a paste, which coats and protects the newly-applied mix. ● Tissue paper and gauze. These are gently laid atop the canvas, preventing oxygen from reaching the paint and causing a reaction. Once the paste is dry, the flaking paint repair of the oil painting will be complete and these covers can be removed – and the art returned to its grateful owner. If you need assistance with flaking paint repair on an oil painting, consider visiting the Simon Gillespie gallery in London's New Bond Street. As arguably the most celebrated name in art conservation, Simon Gillespie and the team he has assembled to staff the gallery that bears his name provide intricate repair and maintenance work beyond compare.

  4. Contact US Simon Gillespie Studio Website -https://www.simongillespie.com/ Telephone -+44 20 7493 3900

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