Maintenance:

• Avoid using sharp objects when opening your package to avoid piercing the painting, the tape around the package is paper and should tear with your fingers.

• Canvas is a flexible material than can dent easily, so when removing the canvas from the packaging please hold by the wood edges of the canvas.

• Once the canvas has been removed from all packaging, please be careful not to lean the canvas on a surface with a point edge as this will cause damage.

• Avoid touching the surface of the painting as this can cause stains/damages.

• I recommend hanging the painting once unpackaged to avoid any accidents or damages to the painting.

Caring for your painting:

• Avoid direct sunlight as excessive lighting can cause pigment discoloration.

• Avoid direct or extreme heat. The ideal temperature for storing paintings is room temperature (between 16C-26C) so display your paintings away from ovens, stoves, heating lamps or any other source of heat inside the room.

• Avoid moisture and humidity as storing a painting where there is high humidity could cause mould at the back of the painting.

Cleaning:

• Paintings can gather dust, so we recommend regularly dusting them with either a clean dry cloth or a feather duster to lightly remove dirt from the surface of the painting.

• Don't use water, soap or household cleaners when cleaning the painting as this will damage the painting.

General care:

• Your giclee fine art print will last a lifetime if cared for correctly.

• Handle your print with clean dry hands as skin oils can stain the print.

• Use two hands to support your print by the edges, as any dents, bends or creases could be permanent.

• Ideally, hang your print away from contact of moisture and direct heat source/direct sunlight as this can damage the print.

• Framing can extend the life of your print as it adds a layer of protection.

Flattening your fine art print (if rolled):

• Find a flat, smooth and hard surface and ensure the surface is clean and dry.

• Carefully unwrap the print from the glassine paper it came wrapped in.

• Place your print image side up, and place the glassine paper it came wrapped in on top, ensuring the while print is covered.

• Once the print has been covered with the protective paper, place a heavy flat object on top of the print (such as some books) and let it rest for 24 hours to flatten before framing.

• Never iron, steam, or use moisture to flatten as this will damage the print.

• Once flattened you can frame.

Cleaning your fine at print:

• Never try to clean your print with a damp cloth, water or solvents.

• If the print is framed with glass/plastic protective sheet you should not need to clean the print itself from dust, only the glass/plastic.

• If you do need to clean the print, use a clean white, dry soft lint-free cloth. Do not use dirty or dark coloured cloth.