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Category Archives: painted objects
Repairing Frank Crowe Mason Monterey Dresser
The repairs on the final piece of the lovely bedroom set is completed. MPF Conservation does not repair/conserve historic pieces unless necessary. In this case, the veneered top was shredded and lifting. Mitchell gently removed the historic veneered top. We … Continue reading
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Tagged #bedroomset, #forsale, #frankcrowe, #historicestate, #juantinoco, #lowboydresser, #masonmonterey, #montereyfurniture, #oldwood, #originalfinish, #twinbed, #wallmirror, Juan Duran Tinoco
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Washington State Flag, Second Drafts, Silk
We left off with the finished drafts on paper, above. New tracings from our master tracing are created each time so the tracing paper doesn’t wear and the marks are fresh, not fat and sloppy. Silk was primed using Gamblin’s … Continue reading
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Tagged #DARstateflag, #gamblinartistcolors, #gamblinoilpaint, #georgewashington, #replication #paintingonsilk, #textileconservation, #textilepreservation, #washingtonstateflag, DAR, flag, painting on silk, replication, State Flag, Washington history, Washington State DAR, Washington State Flag
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Chinese Statue Conservation Treatment
Two polychrome statues, one whose hand was previously repaired incorrectly. Both were quite dirty. Our job was to remove the poor repair, repair it correctly, and clean and stabilize the finish on both statues. The treatment was a mixture of … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, gilding, painted objects, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, wooden objects
Tagged #artconservation, #paintconservation, #statuerepair, carved, Chinese statues, conservation, Gamblin, gilded objects, gilding, painted finishes, painted objects, preservation, statue conservation, statue repair
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Washington State Flag, First Drafts, Paper
Beginning with the test sheets, I created test paintings of oil on paper. The paper was primed with shellac to prevent oil seepage. New tracings from our master tracing are created each time so the marks are fresh. My first … Continue reading
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Tagged #DARstateflag, #daughtersoftheamericanrevolution, #drafts, #gamblinartistcolors, #gamblinoilpaint, #replication #paintingonsilk, #testpainting, #washingtonstateflag, DAR, flag, painting on silk, replication, State Flag, Washington history, Washington State DAR, Washington State Flag
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Washington State Flag, Mixing Paint
I created test sheets for oil versions of George. Two coats of shellac seals the paper for the oil paint. It is nice to use up old shellac which can no longer be used on furniture! Phthalo Green and Chromium … Continue reading
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Tagged #DARstateflag, #gamblinartistcolors, #gamblinoilpaint, #replication #paintingonsilk, #washingtonstateflag, DAR, flag, painting on silk, replication, State Flag, Washington history, Washington State DAR, Washington State Flag
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Washington State Flag, Tracings
The Flag Room is staged for the duration of the project. Black foam-core lines the walls waiting for the silk to be stretched upon. The silk will be attached to the foam-core for stability. The center table, currently used to … Continue reading
Washington State Flag: Gamblin Paints
I might’ve struggled through trail and error and testing on many phases, but thankfully, we are fortunate to share Portland as our home base with Gamblin Artist Colors, home to both the best oil paints and also, home to Gamblin … Continue reading
Washington State Flag, Testing and Our Finalist!
Never underestimate the benefits of testing materials. I am by nature an impatient artist and tend to dive into art materials and experiment when it is my own art processes, however, with clients, I read, I test products, and it … Continue reading
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Tagged #DARstateflag, #gamblinartistcolors, #gamblinoilpaint, #paintingonsilk, #washingtonstateflag, DAR, flag, Gamblin PVA, momme, mommes, painting on silk, replication, State Flag, Textile conservation, textile conservator, textiles, Washington history, Washington State DAR, Washington State Flag
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Washington State Flag, “So you say you have contenders…”
A caveat in posting a rant, however humorous. There are some excellent showrooms, and we are grateful and support them whenever we can. The rant below is a glimpse into what can happen and does happen when two seasoned professionals … Continue reading
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Tagged #DARstateflag, #paintingonsilk, #washingtonstateflag, DAR, flag, painting on silk, replication, State Flag, Washington history, Washington State DAR, Washington State Flag
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Washington State Flag, NEVER Say “No Problem”
A whopping four decades I’ve been in the business — even though I am ONLY going on fifty 🙂 — and gads if this hasn’t taught me a huge lesson. Never, ever, ever tell a client something is going to … Continue reading
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Tagged #DARstateflag, #paintingonsilk, #washingtonstateflag, DAR, flag, green silk, matching colors, matching silk, painting on silk, replication, State Flag, Washington history, Washington State DAR, Washington State Flag
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Washington State Flag
The historic flag, above hanging on the wall of the Reception Room, a grand ballroom, is not the flag in its original form, but seen with modifications. How does that impact the replication process? The decision has to be made … Continue reading
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Tagged #DARstateflag, #paintingonsilk, #washingtonstateflag, DAR, flag, painting on silk, replication, State Flag, Textile conservation, textile conservator, textiles, Washington history, Washington State DAR, Washington State Flag
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Washington State Flag
My rendering of the Historic Flag, above. Below, the Historic Flag in the State Reception Room. We begin the process of replicating the Washington State Flag originally made by the Washington State chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution … Continue reading
Posted in history, Interim Report, musings, News, painted objects, reproduction, textiles
Tagged #DARstateflag, #paintingonsilk, #washingtonstateflag, DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution, flag, historic, oil paint on silk, Olympia, painting, replication, reproduction, Washington State Legislative Building
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Process: Circus Ball 3
We left the Circus Ball as it had been prepped for its paint layers. I am so sorry that all my images of the ball sanded smooth are very blurry! Happily, the detailed images are in sharp! The first coat … Continue reading
Process: Circus Ball 4
We left the Circus Ball with four layers of Gamblin Silver Oil Paint. Time to add the Cobalt Blue star! Who says one never uses High School math? Kate used Geometry to create the template for the proper sizes star. … Continue reading
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Tagged balance ball, circus ball, damage from chemical strips, dip and strip, Gamblin Oil Paint, no chemical stripping, repair, restoration, star
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