Pastel Care and Handling

IMPORTANT:  PLEASE READ BEFORE UNWRAPPING ARTWORK &
PROVIDE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL FRAMER 


PASTEL PAINTING HANDLING/UNWRAPPING 

• Unwrap very carefully. When removing packaging tape to view artwork, be cautious.
• Keep painting face up at all times.
• Do not cover painting with ANYTHING other than provided Glassine (frosted paper).
• To remove Glassine, remove smaller pieces of white tape and then lift frosted paper
  straight up off of painting. Do not slide across painting surface. ALWAYS replace the frosted paper before replacing foam core or corrugated cover.
• Avoid talking over painting. Saliva can damage it.
• Do not touch the painting.
• Frame as soon as possible. 

FRAMING INFORMATION

• This painting was created with soft pastels (like chalk) and can smear easily. 
• Store in original shipping package. Please make sure the surface of the artwork doesn’t touch anything. 
• Do not spray with a fixative. This will damage the painting. 
• Use museum, regular, non-glare, or UV glass but do NOT use Plexiglas. I prefer museum glass. 
• At least double mat, use fillets, or use spacers to keep painting away from glass.
• If possible, avoid turning artwork upside down when framing so it doesn’t touch the glass. 
• Be very cautious when using point drivers as these can loosen pastel.

Once your painting is properly framed it will lifetimes.


*Important: I cannot be responsible for damage to your painting resulting from improper care, handling or shipping issues. Should your artwork need repair, you will incur charges. Please be careful. Shipping damage will require filing with the shipping carrier as all paintings are insured. 
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