How could i remove old yellowing varnish on an old painting?

If the painting is valuable, take it to a professional restorer. Ask a local museum for help finding one.


If you are determined to try it on your own, buy a product called Artists' Picture Cleaner that's put out by Winsor %26amp; Newton. (Try a good art supply store or online.) Also get a big box of q-tips. Dip the q-tip in the solution and twirl the q-tip gently on the surface of the painting. Do not rub or scrub. Keep changing q-tips as they get dirty.How could i remove old yellowing varnish on an old painting?
You can clean a painting on your own, which will help if there is dirt sitting on the surface. This is particularly caused by smoke--a long time ago they would decorate bars and such with nice oil paintings, which left layers of dirt on them. Anyway, I would avoid touching the varnish on your own. It is a tricky situation (and incredibly time consuming) which is why a conservator tends to have a painting for months. There are numerous varnishes and a conservator will do a little test to determine which chemicals they need to remove the particular varnish from your painting without damaging any of the underlying paint (which would cause a decrease in the value). Museums tend to have their own staff, which I would guess, are also more expensive. Good luck!How could i remove old yellowing varnish on an old painting?
You won't be able to remove the old varnish without damaging the oil paint. Any product that would remove varnish, would also remove oil paint.





The first answerer has the best advice.....a professional restorer is your best bet.





Consider leaving the varnish, however. Often it helps to make the painting look antique and adds to the value.





I hope I've helped.
Hi,





Check the menu items on the left :


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You may also check:


http://talasonline.com/


Winsor and Newton also sells stuff for that, I guess.


You may also check Studio Products.


And I've red that on may use an onion to clean an oil painting, BUT I'm NOT sure of this.


Some folks here mentioned and quite well, taking it to a specialist. If it's valuable do so. But take it to a REAL specialist, not a REAL oportunist.





Kind regards,





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