Pastel Care

LISA OBER, PSA, IAPS-MC
IMPORTANT: PASTEL PAINTING
PLEASE READ BEFORE UNWRAPPING ARTWORK
PROVIDE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL FRAMER

*Pastel Painting Handling Instructions

Handling your painting

  1. Unwrap very carefully. When removing packaging tape to view artwork, be cautious.
  2. Artwork will be protected by frosted paper called Glassine. It is best to leave this in place until framing. If you must remove it, lift up carefully and do NOT slide it across artwork as this can cause smearing.
  3. Keep painting face up at all times.
  4. Do not cover painting with ANYTHING, not even tissue paper. Use only the provided Glassine.
  5. Avoid talking over painting. Saliva can damage it.
  6. Do not touch the painting.
  7. Frame as soon as possible.

​Framing instructions (you may want to provide this to your framer)

  1. This painting was created with soft pastels (like chalk) and can smear easily.
  2. Store in original shipping package with protective Glassine in place (frosted paper). Please make sure the surface of the artwork doesn’t touch anything.
  3. Do not spray with a fixative. This will damage the painting.
  4. Use museum, regular, non-glare, or UV glass but do NOT use Plexiglas. I prefer museum glass.
  5. At least double mat, use fillets, or use spacers to keep painting away from glass. Your framer will know what this means.
  6. 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 framed it will lifetimes.

If you have any questions you can contact me at any of the following:
Lisa Ober
Phone:  (636) 362-6152
E-mail:  [email protected]
Website:  www.Lisaober.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/Lisaoberartist​

*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 your shipping carrier as all paintings are insured.
Download a copy of these instructions below to print.
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