Sunny Sunday Afternoon (series)
$667
M6
$1,400
Drop
$3,350
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Taking Care of Ceramic Art
Ceramic art works are created from different sorts of colored clay by a variety of techniques such as molding, coiling and turning. After shaping the objects, ceramic artists heat them in order to dry the works and realign the crystalline structure of the clay. Clay is a sensitive material, but by taking a few necessary steps, you can ensure that your ceramic art works will remain in prime condition.
Handling and Moving a Ceramic Art Work
Handle the beautiful objects created by ceramic artists with extreme caution, to prevent accidental cracking and breaking. When you move ceramic art objects, never carry more than one object or one part of an object at a time. Make sure you are grasping the object securely by placing your hands around its body, rather than using an existing handle, rim, or spout. It is best to carry ceramic art works from place to place in padded boxes. Before removing a ceramic art work from its original location, make sure you have a clear path through which to move, in order to avoid bumping into walls or furniture.
Displaying Ceramic Art
To protect ceramic art from accidental cracking, breaking or jarring, make sure it is displayed on secure, level surfaces only. It is best to avoid using spring- loaded mounting brackets to display your ceramic art objects on walls, because the pressure exerted by these brackets may crack or chip your valuable possessions.
Instead of these, we recommend using separate prongs or vertical plate racks made of two separate parts. To protect ceramic art objects from dirt and dust, it is advisable to keep them enclosed or covered.
You can secure your ceramic art objects to their level display surfaces by small dots of soft wax, to prevent them from moving due to slight underground vibrations. However, you should be careful when using wax, since it may sometimes stick to your art work and damage it. If you live in an earthquake-prone area, seek the advice of an expert conservator as to the safest ways of displaying your valued ceramic art.
Storing Ceramic Art
When not on display, your ceramic art objects can be protected from dirt by being kept covered, enclosed or wrapped. It is advisable to wrap these works in acid and lignin-free tissue and store them in acid-free cardboard boxes. Avoid the use of newspapers, because they may leave inky stains on glass and ceramic art objects. Make sure the box you use for storage is sturdy enough to support the weight of the objects you intend to store in them.
Cleaning
Try to make sure that the sensitive art works created by ceramic artists are kept free of dirt, dust, and oily residues. It is best to keep them away from sources of dirt in the first place and avoid washing them too often, since cleaning poses a risk of chipping and breakage.
Temperature and Humidity
Try to keep a constant temperature and humidity and avoid high levels and/or fluctuations, which may harm your ceramic art work. It is advisable to use a display case or a dehumidifier, which will help to keep humidity at a reasonably constant level. |
"Urbania Series"
$550
Untitled
$5,400
Future
$3,500
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