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[ERIC]

I have a client that has a painting on silk that needs repair.

How different is this from working on canvas?

Anyone know someone that specializes in this?


Thanks!!

 

[JFeig]

can you explain more more detail - what is wrong with the textile.

 

[FramerDave]

http://aic.stanford.edu/

 

[ERIC]

It is gouche on silk and it has mildew that needs to be cleaned.

 

[Elaine]

West Lake Conservators in Mottville, NY - 2 miles from Skaneateles, NY

315-685-8534

Susan Blakeny is the owner. They are widely known and work worldwide.

I believe their website is www.westlakeconservators.com

Tell I referred you. We work very closely with them on a lot of projects

Elaine

 

[JFeig]

It is gouche on silk and it has mildew that needs to be cleaned.

I see a major problem there, even for a textile conservator. Gauche is water soluble.

 

[Rebecca]

You could try the textile conservation workshop downriver in Salem - they used to (and may still have) a conservator on staff that specializes in painted textiles, her name is Mary and she was a classmate of mine. http://www.rap-arcc.org/index.php?page=members&members_req=12

Rebecca