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What is the cause of dark spots that sometimes appear on the paper of drawings and paintings? Reddish-brown spots are known as "foxing", caused movie star life size cutout by mold or the deterioration of the metallic impurities left in the paper from the manufacturing process. other colors of spots may be one of many types of mold damage. mold spores are everywhere size in the environment, and mold thrives on cellulosic materials, especially in conditions of high humidity (above 65% of relative humidity). keeping artworks out of high humidity areas like bathrooms or exterior walls, can help reduce the development of such stains. if i have a work of art on paper that appears to not be flat, should life size i be concerned? paper is hygroscopic, reacting to changes in climate by expanding when it is humid and contracting when size it is dry. a gentle undulation in the paper called "cockling" occurs under these conditions, especially with larger works. this may impair the work aesthetically as well as cause mediums such as gouache to crack or flake as it is unable to expand and contract as the paper itself does. bronze is an alloy of copper with other metals that modify its hardness, color, and ability to be cast into a detailed mold. when bronze is cast it is usually a gold color. after the casting and finishing is completed, the surface is often treated with chemicals and heat which patinates the metal, coloring it green, brown, black, or a combination of the colors. foundries usually apply waxes or other coatings to the surface of a patinated outdoor bronze to protect it from pollutants. this wax may wear off in time. we recommend annual maintenance by a professional conservator. the surface of the sculpture may be washed to remove pollutants and dirt, and waxed. if done annually, the rate of corrosion will be retarded (though not totally eliminated), and disfiguring rain streaks will be minimized. i collect twentieth-century furniture. life how can i best preserve it? some twentieth-century furniture was size created from non-traditional materials, such life as foam, plastic, and cardboard. once size a wooden sculpture has been dehydrated cracks will appear, where even exposure to high relative humidity will not make the cracks close up entirely. however, conservators can fill the cracks with a variety of materials to create a unified visual impression. what should i ask for when matting and framing works of art on paper? mat board should be made from 100% rag or lignin-free cellulose. sometimes those labelled as "museum board" or "conservation board" are not of the highest quality. alkaline buffered boards are not sufficient if the board contains life wood pulp. photographs size should not be matted with alkaline buffered boards as some prints are adversely effected by alkalinity. hinges are used to attach the work of art to the backboard of the mat. they should be made of japanese paper, and should be adhered with wheat starch paste. pressure sensitive adhesive tapes and pre-gummed tapes should not be used. photographs are often attached to the mat with photo corners.
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