Dusting frames and glass (if any) should be done with a soft lint-free cloth. Be careful cleaning styrene glazing it can scratch easily, always use a soft lint-free cloth. Never clean gilded frames with a damp cloth, detergents or sponge as this will eventually remove the gold leaf. It is recommended that frames be dusted only with a soft dry paint brush.
Picture cleaning should only be done by a skilled professional.
Flaking oil paint, dirty varnish and a whitish bloom on the surface of an oil painting caused by damp can all be treated without too much difficulty by a professional restorer.
Stains and foxing on paper can also usually be dealt with by a paper conservator.
Firstly I'll start by saying this was my first time using 'anything framed'. Like many people I was worried about sending an expensive print through...
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Hi Stephen
I just to let you know that I have received my cross stitch today. It looks fantastic, thank you very much for doing a great job.
Kind...
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Steve,
What a fantastic job you’ve made of the shirts they look brilliant. they’ve given our showroom a new lease of life. I have...
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Just wanted to thank Steve for all his help and advice on my chosen frame. It arrived today and it is perfect, I am so pleased with it. Very pleasant...
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Just wanted to say thanks for your advice, I'm really pleased with the framed football shirt and the packaging was very effective at keeping it safe...
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