Many of you may be wondering how to take care of your paintings after you buy them.
They may say, "I've left the painting in the sun all day and it's turned yellow..." or "I want to know how to store the painting before I buy it.
Before buying a painting, I want to know how to store it.

This article is recommended for those people.
Let's learn together about the best way to care for paintings, which are surprisingly delicate.

3 Articles to Keep Artworks Clean

There are many different types of artwork, including paintings, sculptures, and prints, but there are three common storage principles that can be used for all types of artwork.

(1) Remove dirt and dust frequently.

(2) Direct sunlight is strictly prohibited

(3) Secure a storage space where the temperature and humidity will not rise too high.

I will explain each of them one by one.

(1) Remove dirt and dust frequently

When an original painting is hung on the wall, dust and other small particles of dirt from daily life will accumulate on the edges of the top edge.
In the case of paintings, it is often the case that they have not been cleaned for a year or so. ......
If left untreated, this can cause mold and fading in the worst case scenario.
Before that happens, it would be a good idea to regularly clean the paintings by removing them from the wall and dusting them thoroughly once a month, for example.
If you do not pay much attention to dusting with bare hands, you may get sebum on the surface.
Use a toweling cloth or a quick cloth to remove dirt as much as possible.
Alternatively, we recommend using air pressure such as an air duster.
For framed items, dust may also accumulate in the small gaps between the clear acrylic plate and the frame. Remove them carefully.

(2) Direct sunlight, gas and smoke are strictly prohibited.

Direct sunlight is the biggest enemy of artwork.
Paints and other painting materials used in artwork are more likely to discolor if they are repeatedly exposed to direct sunlight.
Exhaust fumes and smoke also contribute directly to the deterioration of artwork.
Avoid areas near air conditioner exhaust vents and areas where smoking is likely to occur.

(iii) Secure a location where the temperature and humidity will not rise too high.

Artworks placed in areas with extremely high temperatures and humidity, or in areas with extreme temperature changes, can cause serious damage such as sagging of the canvas cloth or cracking of the paint layer.
Avoid attics and other areas as much as possible, as air tends to stay in there.
Ideal humidity values are 55% for Japanese-style paintings and 50% for oil paintings.
If the painting is stored off the wall, it should be wrapped in a soft cloth and placed in a box made of cardboard or other paper material with good ventilation.
Bags made of plastic material or air packing (petit pouch) are not a problem if they are left for a short period of time, but over a long period of time, humidity may build up.

Should I not leave it hanging all the time?

While it is best for the painting to be hung on the wall for constant viewing, it is surprising that it should not be left hanging all the time.
Ideally, a painting should be replaced every few months to prevent the accumulation of dust and other small particles of dirt that can be caused by the weak ultraviolet rays of indoor fluorescent lighting.
It is easy to understand that artwork also needs a "resting" period.

Recommended products for "creating" an optimal storage space

Once again, the conditions for an ideal place to store paintings can be summarized as follows

(1) Good ventilation

(2) No direct sunlight, exhaust fumes, wind, or smoke

(3) Constant temperature and humidity (20ºC, 50%)

However, it may be difficult to find a place that completely meets these conditions.
In that case, it may be faster to "make it" by using the following items.
Circulator
Moisture traps
Thermometer, hygrometer

If it is difficult to purchase a circulator, open the door/window frequently to ventilate the room.
Moisture traps for closets are sufficient.
It may sound exaggerated to have a thermometer and hygrometer, but the Japanese environment is known for its particularly large differences in temperature and humidity.
Even a hundred-yen store has a thermometer and hygrometer that can be used, so please take a look.

Points to keep in mind when storing

There is one point to keep in mind when storing a painting off the wall.
Do not lay the painting flat on the wall, but place it vertically.
Some people may stack paintings flat to save space, but this is not good for the artwork, so try to keep it standing up as much as possible.

Resale is another option

If you have more artworks in storage than you can display, or if you have artworks that you have had enough fun with, you may want to resell them.
If you have a work of art that you have enjoyed enough, it will not be able to show its charm if it is just sitting in your personal storage room.
In such cases, there is an option to resell them.
TRiCERA ART's "Resale Function" allows owned artworks to be listed again on TRiCERA and sold to appropriate buyers.
By being seen by many people, the economic value of the artwork will increase, and the artist's passion for his/her work will be conveyed to many people.
For more information, click here.

Warehousing Services

A variety of warehousing services are also available today.
The ability to completely entrust temperature and air conditioning control and not have to leave things at home can be a great advantage. Service methods such as monthly fees, security measures, and temperature control methods will differ among the companies, so please visit their websites if you are interested.
Terada Warehouse　7,000 yen~.

Mitsubishi Warehouse　5520yen~

Sumitomo Warehouse　3,795 yen

Kyoshin Warehouse Co.　6,000 yen~



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