redefine
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by redefine on Aug 23, 2022 20:40:40 GMT 1, A very annoying feeling today when I received a print I ordered from the States arriving with a small crease:
Pretty baffled! I was really looking forward to get it and frame it but I'm quite annoyed now - I knew the risks with shipping overseas but still....
Does anyone have any recommendation to fix it & frame it in London (so that I don't have to ship it again)? I'm pretty sure this has happened before...
Not sure how much it would cost - it's a $300 print so if it's an expensive fix I may have to get used to the crease.
I saw people can fix it with some DIY but I don't want to take any risks on this one...
Thanks for any input!
A very annoying feeling today when I received a print I ordered from the States arriving with a small crease: Pretty baffled! I was really looking forward to get it and frame it but I'm quite annoyed now - I knew the risks with shipping overseas but still.... Does anyone have any recommendation to fix it & frame it in London (so that I don't have to ship it again)? I'm pretty sure this has happened before... Not sure how much it would cost - it's a $300 print so if it's an expensive fix I may have to get used to the crease. I saw people can fix it with some DIY but I don't want to take any risks on this one... Thanks for any input! |
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drbf
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by drbf on Aug 23, 2022 23:27:45 GMT 1, I am not in London but I have had creases removed from prints. It is a simple process but must be done by an art conservator.
I am not in London but I have had creases removed from prints. It is a simple process but must be done by an art conservator.
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redefine
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by redefine on Aug 24, 2022 8:20:36 GMT 1, I am not in London but I have had creases removed from prints. It is a simple process but must be done by an art conservator.
Thanks
I am not in London but I have had creases removed from prints. It is a simple process but must be done by an art conservator. Could you share how much did it costs you? I have no idea what's the cost implied in a process like this (and I'm just trying to figure out if it would cost more than the print itself) Thanks |
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Hubble Bubble
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by Hubble Bubble on Aug 24, 2022 10:14:58 GMT 1, It depends on the value of the print.
Graham Bignell is one of the best in London... others use others but I like the Bignell studio.
However, it's not cheap and will cost several hundred pounds. I've done cheaper prints/maps myself using brown paper and an iron.
HB
It depends on the value of the print.
Graham Bignell is one of the best in London... others use others but I like the Bignell studio.
However, it's not cheap and will cost several hundred pounds. I've done cheaper prints/maps myself using brown paper and an iron.
HB
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drbf
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by drbf on Aug 25, 2022 3:32:39 GMT 1, Mine was a valuable $ Warhol screen print and the cost was a few hundred USD.
check with a good framer?
Mine was a valuable $ Warhol screen print and the cost was a few hundred USD.
check with a good framer?
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by A Broke Collector on Aug 25, 2022 5:03:39 GMT 1, If you purchased it from 1xRun reach out to them, and they will likely replace it. If not a conservator would be the way to go.
If you purchased it from 1xRun reach out to them, and they will likely replace it. If not a conservator would be the way to go.
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Trevorm
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by Trevorm on Aug 25, 2022 9:50:32 GMT 1, No need for a conservator - do it yourself. You need a blanket; good quality brown paper; deionised water in an atomiser; medium heat iron.
Lay out the blanket, put on a sheet or two of the brown paper then apply a light spray of deionised water. Carefully place the print on the dampened brown paper, lightly spray the an approximate area of the ‘damage’ on another sheet of the good quality brown paper, place it on the print and lightly iron out the crease.
You could try and do a sample first or if concerned/worried pop it round to me and I’ll do it while you have a cup of tea and a Hobnob …….. I’m in London
No need for a conservator - do it yourself. You need a blanket; good quality brown paper; deionised water in an atomiser; medium heat iron.
Lay out the blanket, put on a sheet or two of the brown paper then apply a light spray of deionised water. Carefully place the print on the dampened brown paper, lightly spray the an approximate area of the ‘damage’ on another sheet of the good quality brown paper, place it on the print and lightly iron out the crease.
You could try and do a sample first or if concerned/worried pop it round to me and I’ll do it while you have a cup of tea and a Hobnob …….. I’m in London
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Hubble Bubble
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by Hubble Bubble on Aug 25, 2022 11:05:47 GMT 1, Trevor is well known for his hobnobbery.
In a good way, of course.
HB
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Trevor is well known for his hobnobbery.
In a good way, of course.
HB
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redefine
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by redefine on Aug 25, 2022 11:45:26 GMT 1, No need for a conservator - do it yourself. You need a blanket; good quality brown paper; deionised water in an atomiser; medium heat iron. Lay out the blanket, put on a sheet or two of the brown paper then apply a light spray of deionised water. Carefully place the print on the dampened brown paper, lightly spray the an approximate area of the ‘damage’ on another sheet of the good quality brown paper, place it on the print and lightly iron out the crease. You could try and do a sample first or if concerned/worried pop it round to me and I’ll do it while you have a cup of tea and a Hobnob …….. I’m in London
Ah it's great that you are in London... have you tried it before on any prints? I'm sure if I do it myself I will ruin the print....
No need for a conservator - do it yourself. You need a blanket; good quality brown paper; deionised water in an atomiser; medium heat iron. Lay out the blanket, put on a sheet or two of the brown paper then apply a light spray of deionised water. Carefully place the print on the dampened brown paper, lightly spray the an approximate area of the ‘damage’ on another sheet of the good quality brown paper, place it on the print and lightly iron out the crease. You could try and do a sample first or if concerned/worried pop it round to me and I’ll do it while you have a cup of tea and a Hobnob …….. I’m in London I'm particularly bad with DIY that requires any sort of 'precision'. The crease it's very minimal and yes I agree, it definitely doesn't need a conservator. Ah it's great that you are in London... have you tried it before on any prints? I'm sure if I do it myself I will ruin the print.... |
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by John The Badgers on Aug 25, 2022 11:51:38 GMT 1, I know they are not London based redefine, but have used Caroline Harrison Conservation? Certainly recommend.
I'm sure she will be more reasonable than those there fancy London places/prices.
That said, Mr Trevorm on to something, and wouldn't be scared of tackling it myself?
I have one of the damaged signed Jarvis Cocker posters, if you can get a bit of moisture in the area of the crease, and then put between some ply etc, that will work.
I have a homemade folder made with ply, bit of glassine paper, left it in there for a week or so, flat as you like afterwards -
I know they are not London based redefine, but have used Caroline Harrison Conservation? Certainly recommend. I'm sure she will be more reasonable than those there fancy London places/prices. That said, Mr Trevorm on to something, and wouldn't be scared of tackling it myself? I have one of the damaged signed Jarvis Cocker posters, if you can get a bit of moisture in the area of the crease, and then put between some ply etc, that will work. I have a homemade folder made with ply, bit of glassine paper, left it in there for a week or so, flat as you like afterwards - |
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dotdot
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by dotdot on Aug 25, 2022 11:57:05 GMT 1, I know they are not London based redefine, but have used Caroline Harrison Conservation? Certainly recommend. I'm sure she will be more reasonable than those there fancy London places/prices. That said, Mr Trevorm on to something, and wouldn't be scared of tackling it myself? I have one of the damaged signed Jarvis Cocker posters, if you can get a bit of moisture in the area of the crease, and then put between some ply etc, that will work. I have a homemade folder made with ply, bit of glassine paper, left it in there for a week or so, flat as you like afterwards -
yes Caroline is is very good .. not cheap - but then if it's a work you'll treasure .. do it properly.
..btw nobody good is cheap. Cheap as chips ... is chips.
I know they are not London based redefine, but have used Caroline Harrison Conservation? Certainly recommend. I'm sure she will be more reasonable than those there fancy London places/prices. That said, Mr Trevorm on to something, and wouldn't be scared of tackling it myself? I have one of the damaged signed Jarvis Cocker posters, if you can get a bit of moisture in the area of the crease, and then put between some ply etc, that will work. I have a homemade folder made with ply, bit of glassine paper, left it in there for a week or so, flat as you like afterwards - yes Caroline is is very good .. not cheap - but then if it's a work you'll treasure .. do it properly. ..btw nobody good is cheap. Cheap as chips ... is chips. |
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Hubble Bubble
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by Hubble Bubble on Aug 25, 2022 13:40:11 GMT 1, Buy cheap Buy Twice
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by Sundowner on Sept 29, 2022 19:05:09 GMT 1, Try Foley & Schalkx in East London - I would highly recommend them for a fast turnaround at a reasonable price
Try Foley & Schalkx in East London - I would highly recommend them for a fast turnaround at a reasonable price
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by John The Badgers on Sept 29, 2022 19:08:04 GMT 1, Not London based Fizzy, but would certainly recommend Caroline Harrison Conservation near Bristol?
Not London prices, and she's brilliant, would certainly recommend.
Not London based Fizzy, but would certainly recommend Caroline Harrison Conservation near Bristol?
Not London prices, and she's brilliant, would certainly recommend.
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by Love Is In The Air on Sept 29, 2022 19:56:42 GMT 1, Second recommendation for Foley & Schlakx - up near me in Walthamstow. Lovely people and great results
Second recommendation for Foley & Schlakx - up near me in Walthamstow. Lovely people and great results
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by Theories 123 on Sept 30, 2022 16:27:08 GMT 1, The £550 will include humidifying and pressing which they would usually charge £350 for on it's own. If you find another company offers just to remove the tape the pricing would suggest you would be looking at nearer £200. I'm certainly not suggesting GBS are cheap but there's more involved than just attacking it with some tweezers.
The £550 will include humidifying and pressing which they would usually charge £350 for on it's own. If you find another company offers just to remove the tape the pricing would suggest you would be looking at nearer £200. I'm certainly not suggesting GBS are cheap but there's more involved than just attacking it with some tweezers.
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orchid
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by orchid on Sept 30, 2022 16:54:36 GMT 1, The £550 will include humidifying and pressing which they would usually charge £350 for on it's own. If you find another company offers just to remove the tape the pricing would suggest you would be looking at nearer £200. I'm certainly not suggesting GBS are cheap but there's more involved than just attacking it with some tweezers.
The £550 will include humidifying and pressing which they would usually charge £350 for on it's own. If you find another company offers just to remove the tape the pricing would suggest you would be looking at nearer £200. I'm certainly not suggesting GBS are cheap but there's more involved than just attacking it with some tweezers. Still, if you go outside the capital, you'll find £550 is a rip off. Plenty of paper restorers in the country who will charge under half that and do it themselves (rather than outsourced or one of GBS apprentices) and do it quicker and just as well, from my experience |
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moron
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by moron on Oct 4, 2022 10:58:44 GMT 1, Better to pay a restorer the price they ask and get the job done correctly than hawk around for low prices.
I know someone who restores paintings as a professional and was told by them the amount of owners who have money but haggle over restoration prices without realisng the amount of work and hours that go into what looks like a simple restoration on the surface but is not.
I was asked to restore an old oil small painting for some one once. I told them 200. They replied that's too much. They would only pay 100. Despite having lot's and lot's of money. I said OK. Used acrylics instead of oils (took less time)
Gave them back the painting it looked ok. Got word back later that they were not happy. F**k them, you get what you pay for.
Better to pay a restorer the price they ask and get the job done correctly than hawk around for low prices.
I know someone who restores paintings as a professional and was told by them the amount of owners who have money but haggle over restoration prices without realisng the amount of work and hours that go into what looks like a simple restoration on the surface but is not.
I was asked to restore an old oil small painting for some one once. I told them 200. They replied that's too much. They would only pay 100. Despite having lot's and lot's of money. I said OK. Used acrylics instead of oils (took less time)
Gave them back the painting it looked ok. Got word back later that they were not happy. F**k them, you get what you pay for.
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dotdot
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by dotdot on Oct 4, 2022 11:37:39 GMT 1, i know a restorer - but sadly he has moved out of london.
which is good for him.. but not for me , of course.
.. nice chap - does know his stuff and will work on a work until he is happy.
once washed a work on paper .. approx SIXTY times to remove a mark we didn't like.
..did he charge.. yeah .. but <not> sixty times the orig quote.
GB is, i hear , good .. but i can't comment on his business approach.
I guess he might be saying he doesn't have competition and doesn't need a lot of work.. without saying it.
btw , if you need his detail pm me... op only please, he doesn't do riff raff , and yeah that was a joke.
i know a restorer - but sadly he has moved out of london.
which is good for him.. but not for me , of course.
.. nice chap - does know his stuff and will work on a work until he is happy.
once washed a work on paper .. approx SIXTY times to remove a mark we didn't like.
..did he charge.. yeah .. but <not> sixty times the orig quote.
GB is, i hear , good .. but i can't comment on his business approach.
I guess he might be saying he doesn't have competition and doesn't need a lot of work.. without saying it.
btw , if you need his detail pm me... op only please, he doesn't do riff raff , and yeah that was a joke.
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Black Wolf
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by Black Wolf on Aug 27, 2023 17:14:48 GMT 1, Hey everyone
im looking for a print restoration specialist in the UK, if anyone has any recommendations please let me know
Thank you
Hey everyone
im looking for a print restoration specialist in the UK, if anyone has any recommendations please let me know
Thank you
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Red Lotus
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by Red Lotus on Aug 27, 2023 18:04:17 GMT 1, I can highly recommended Emily O'Reily - emilyoreilly.co.uk
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LJCal
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by LJCal on Aug 27, 2023 22:53:10 GMT 1, If you're London Graham Bignell or Foley Schalkx, I tend to use Graham more, he's a little bit less conservative than Foley Schalkx especially when it comes to touching up, he has a girl in the studio who is bloody genius with Banksy prints that have media loss.
If you're London Graham Bignell or Foley Schalkx, I tend to use Graham more, he's a little bit less conservative than Foley Schalkx especially when it comes to touching up, he has a girl in the studio who is bloody genius with Banksy prints that have media loss.
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by Peperami Monster on Jan 14, 2024 12:51:03 GMT 1, hiya all im looking to remove some tape from the back of a print.
im in London and I won't use graham as hes TOOOOOOOOOO expensive
any tips or people I could reach out to, its not that valuable a print
so graham is out of the question..
hiya all im looking to remove some tape from the back of a print.
im in London and I won't use graham as hes TOOOOOOOOOO expensive
any tips or people I could reach out to, its not that valuable a print
so graham is out of the question..
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Onket
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Art Restoration in LONDON 🇬🇧 Who do you Recommend?, by Onket on Jan 14, 2024 13:39:32 GMT 1, I'm picking something up from Graham Bignell this week or next, so will put up some before and after pics.
I'm picking something up from Graham Bignell this week or next, so will put up some before and after pics.
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