Photos 1 and 2
The damaged part of the corner is removed and then securely glued in place with B72 acrylic adhesive. Masking tape is used to hold it in place while the glue dries. For a simple repair like this I often leave the painting in the frame, although it is covered with a piece of silicone release paper.
The damaged part of the corner is removed and then securely glued in place with B72 acrylic adhesive. Masking tape is used to hold it in place while the glue dries. For a simple repair like this I often leave the painting in the frame, although it is covered with a piece of silicone release paper.
Photo 3 and 4
A mould is taken from another corner, the material used here is called Otoform and is a two part silicone mould making putty. I used a two part epoxy putty to replace the missing section, the epoxy putty is positioned and then the mould is pressed in place to replicate the detail. The epoxy stays workable for about 4 hours, and sets hard overnight. Once fully set the new section and areas around the repair are sanded lightly and tidied up to blend them together.
A mould is taken from another corner, the material used here is called Otoform and is a two part silicone mould making putty. I used a two part epoxy putty to replace the missing section, the epoxy putty is positioned and then the mould is pressed in place to replicate the detail. The epoxy stays workable for about 4 hours, and sets hard overnight. Once fully set the new section and areas around the repair are sanded lightly and tidied up to blend them together.
Photo 5 and 6
The new section is painted with No.52 red/brown Pelikan Plaka paint. I then used Roberson acrylic size to gild the section with No.2 metal leaf, in keeping with the existing frame finish, which is metal leaf and bronze powder.
The new section is painted with No.52 red/brown Pelikan Plaka paint. I then used Roberson acrylic size to gild the section with No.2 metal leaf, in keeping with the existing frame finish, which is metal leaf and bronze powder.
Photo 7 and 8
The repair is sealed with button polish, and then toned to match the existing finish with dry pigments and wax.
The repair is sealed with button polish, and then toned to match the existing finish with dry pigments and wax.
