Questions tagged [preservation]
Protecting an art or craft to reduce damage over time, and/or during the creation process.
78 questions
4
votes
1
answer
90
views
Is sealing paper in an airtight box or bag a good idea?
I have a bunch of paper drawings and brochures, and I would like to prevent yellowing as much as possible. There are a few questions similar to mine, such as this and this.
However, keeping the paper ...
- 173
3
votes
2
answers
149
views
Effective ways to seal and preserve bones for crafting
I have a collection of animal bones from sources such as roadkill, hunting and leftovers from the dinner table.
I would like to use them in various crafting projects, such as jewellery and diorama ...
- 2,567
4
votes
2
answers
133
views
DIY cleaning of an old wooden sculpture
I received a ~60-year-old wooden sculpture from India (about 70x30 cm). It has been in my family during this time, in a house without anyone smoking, so it has some generic, light grime I would like ...
- 141
2
votes
1
answer
59
views
Could laminating with self-adhesive plastic preserve old books?
I have a collection of songbooks, which are now 80+ years old (first editions, printed between 1940 - 1950).
For example:
Book printed in 1946
Could laminating all pages with thin, self-adhesive ...
- 21
1
vote
1
answer
69
views
Recommended paper and ink for printing memorials
I need to print an eulogy off my email, copy a newspaper article, and make copies of photos to frame all together to give to my family members to hang on the wall, so they will be exposed to ...
3
votes
2
answers
239
views
How to stop dust, dirt and dry paint sticking onto my paintings when drying?
As an amatueur artist, dry paint and dust keeps getting caught up in my acrylic paintings when they are still wet. Any help on what to do to avoid this?
Click for a larger image
- 313
1
vote
1
answer
67
views
Does collagen / agar gelatin decay if not exposed to air?
I am wondering if collagen / agar gelatin can be used as an inexpensive material to suspend objects in, like casting rubber. In the application I have in mind the gelatin will in a fully sealed ...
- 531
1
vote
2
answers
110
views
How to preserve slightly decayed Jack-O-Latern
I have an art project where I'd like to carve a jack-o-latern, let it decay slightly (think post halloween, pumpkin left out, slightly melting face) and then cover the result in chrome, or a similar ...
- 531
7
votes
2
answers
107
views
Does washing out the exposed photo emulsion damage a wooden frame?
After watching several YouTube videos about DIY Silk Screen Printing, I'm almost ready to give it a go. I've built my own wooden frames. I have almost all the gear I need, just waiting for the photo ...
- 173
5
votes
1
answer
454
views
Is it safe to cut into a stuffed futon mattress?
I am attempting to create plans for converting a regular futon frame and mattress into a slide out style sofa bed using the original parts of the futon, an additional iron twin bed frame, and ...
- 51
4
votes
3
answers
533
views
Method to fix charcoal to an oil painting
I often work with the specular properties of my paintings.
Since charcoal gives me a more matte black than almost any (combination of something with) black oil paint could, I at times want to use it ...
- 11.7k
1
vote
2
answers
129
views
Old Trunk Preservation vs Restoration
I’ve an old trunk which is covered on the outside with paper or maybe thin printed canvas. Parts of paper are flaking off. I am seeking preservation rather that replacing the paper. I want to keep the ...
- 11
3
votes
1
answer
411
views
How to care for large epoxy tables and counters?
There are many fascinating videos and pictures of people creating gorgeous tables and kitchen counters from epoxy resin. I'm planning on making such a table for myself, but it got me thinking:
Is ...
Elmy♦
- 14.3k
6
votes
1
answer
449
views
What's a good way to preserve live roses?
My grandfather passed away recently. My grandma took a rose from his burial plot after we laid him in the earth.
I would like to find a way to preserve it for her or use it in some kind of other craft ...
- 61
6
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Is there a way to "revive" or protect hand sewing needles from corrosion?
I often find myself hand sewing small seams or buttons, repairing a garment or embroidering something using standard hand sewing needles. After about 8 hours of active use, the needles start to become ...
Elmy♦
- 14.3k