I have to strech this really old Eastern European canvas, with heavy cracking on the paint. It seems to me that everytime I touch this thing the paint cracks even more. Is there a way to do this safer? Thanks!
To Strech an Old Canvas
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Emibub
PFG, Picture Framing God
Honestly, I would send it to a conservator, way too much that could happen that would require expert attention. We can't do everything.
I second Kathy's advice. Call a conservator. If you try to work with a painting that cracks so easily, you could do irreparable damage.
At best, further damage would only make conservation treatment more difficult & costly.
For a fragile painting such as you describe, I would propose conservation treatment as being necessary, not optional.
At best, further damage would only make conservation treatment more difficult & costly.
For a fragile painting such as you describe, I would propose conservation treatment as being necessary, not optional.
Thanks.
I've a conservator list, printed it out, and gave it back to the customer alone with the old canvas. Thaiy actually thanked me for being honest. I guess loosing a $50 strech job is better than dealing with a lawsuit or insurance agent.
I've a conservator list, printed it out, and gave it back to the customer alone with the old canvas. Thaiy actually thanked me for being honest. I guess loosing a $50 strech job is better than dealing with a lawsuit or insurance agent.
HannaFate
SPFG, Supreme Picture Framing God
This will get you a reputation as a reliable framer, who would rather turn a job down than screw it up. It will get you more work in the future, because TRUST is a lasting selling point.