I have two oil paintings that have been in a very smokey envoirment (old gentleman smoking 60 a day) i would like to try and remove some of the nicotine from them my budget is small i wounder if there is a cleaning agent i could use.
2006-08-04 00:35:02 · 11 answers · asked by Silverback 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Slice a big onion into two and rub gently over the oil painting. Give it 3 to 4 minutes then go over it with a damp cloth (Damp not wet) and you'll see the difference! I was given this advice when looking for a way to clean one up and it worked wonders!
2006-08-04 00:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A) FIRST, have them appraised. If their value is great enough, then:
B) Have them cleaned by a professional art restorer and then insure them for the appropriate amount.
C) If the appraisal tags them as less then the amount of a professional cleaning job and the premiums for insurance, then CALL A RESTORER. It's always worth it to have one on your side. ASK them what's the best agent for cleaning. Explain that the paintings are not worth the fees the restorer would charge to do the job, but that they ARE valuable to you for sentimental reasons. Most restorers will help you out for nothing or a minimal charge.
2006-08-04 07:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a restoration company for ideas of what to use. The wrong cleaning agent and you will ruin the painting. Try this one at www.oldprints.com. Good Luck!!!
2006-08-04 07:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by jjcane64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use anything!!
You will probably ruin them.
Get some advice from the local museum.
They clean oil paintings all the time.
2006-08-04 07:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by pa69oldfart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Alcohol
2006-08-04 07:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by losbol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're of any value you have to get this done professionally otherwise you could really damage them. I'd ask a professional first before you do anything
2006-08-04 07:38:32 · answer #6 · answered by Stephen H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just take a damp cloth with regular mild dish washing liquid and gently wipe
then go over again with just plain water on damp clean cloth
2006-08-04 07:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by prettymama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cover them in White spirit
2006-08-04 07:41:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take them in a clear air
2006-08-04 07:45:46 · answer #9 · answered by siddhant 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a rolled up ball of dough
2006-08-04 07:37:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋