Pastel Care
Unframed Artwork
- Do not touch the surface of a pastel. It can be easily smudged or smeared. The oils from your fingertips can cause the paper to degrade over time.
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Pastels usually come with a sheet of glassine as a protective covering. Leave it in place until you are ready to frame it.
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Never place anything on top of your painting. This can damage a pastel by smearing or leaving an unwanted impression on the surface of the work.
Framed Artwork
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Transport pastel artworks on their backs to prevent pastel dust marking the inside of the glass.
- Do not hang your pastel or ANY artwork for that matter in direct sunlight. Even if the work was created with top of the line materials sunlight will cause fading.
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Keep the work away from moisture. Do not store it in a moist humid place. Moisture can damage the work and encourage mold growth on some types of art. Don't hang an original work of art in a bathroom!
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