The problem of folds in murals has long puzzled many collectors and artists. Today, I would like to introduce you a simple and practical method of mural restoration —using a hair dryer while pasting, to make the wrinkled mural look new!
The folding of the mural may be caused by shrinkage, moisture and other reasons of the canvas or paper material. Traditional restoration methods often require specialized skills and cumbersome steps, and the results are not necessarily ideal. The method we're going to introduce today is simple and anyone with no installation experience can easily try it.
You could follow the steps below for restoration:
1. Clean the canvas: use a clean rag to wipe the dust and stains from the surface of the mural, make sure the surface of the canvas is dry and tidy.
2. Preheat the hair dryer: Set the hair dryer to hot air mode, about 10-15 centimeters away from the surface of the canvas, and preheat it for 1-2 minutes.
3. Fold analysis: Observe the folds of the fresco to determine the severity and distribution range of the folds.
4. Blow and Stick: Stroke the folds gently with the hot air from the hair dryer to unfold the folds. Use a scraper to press the surface of the canvas and smooth out the folds.
5. Check the effect: During the restoration process, check the folds of the fresco at any time to ensure that the restoration effect is satisfactory. If the folds are still not completely smoothed, you can repeat the above steps until the desired effect is achieved.
The specific operation video you can visit: https://youtu.be/lvsJZAWf11s
The method of repairing mural paintings with hot air blowing and pasting is simple and effective. However, this method is only suitable for minor fold repair, for seriously damaged murals, it is recommended to seek the help of a professional restorer. I hope this article can help the friends in need and let us protect these precious artistic treasures together!
