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We've assembled these tips from nearly 15 years of collecting so that you may enjoy your ingenious folk art carvings
for years to come. That way people may marvel at them as if they were created yesterday. If you have any other questions or concerns about the care of your pieces we
would love to hear from you.
Avoid Direct Sunlight - Although acrylics are almost impervious to fading they can slightly fade
if exposed to powerful sun. The more rare and unique aniline ink pieces must avoid
sun at all times, however the organic pigments will fade regardless of exposure to light.
Lightly Glue Loose Pieces - Alebrijes or animalitos with quills or tails have loose fitting pieces
that slide in and out. If your Oaxacan Carving has found it's official home it may be time to lightly glue in the pieces with just a dab of craft wood glue like Sobo.
Clean With Moist Paper Towel - The best way to dust off your carvings is with nothing
more than a damp paper towel. Make sure not to saturate the piece with excess water and never let the carving sit in a puddle of water.
This will make the paint bubble up. Never use any kind of furniture polish as tempting as it is. These cleaners penetrate the wood and cause it to bow and crack.
Humidity and Lack of - On occasion people want to decorate patios or bathrooms with Oaxacan pieces.
This is okay as long as the carving is not in too humid an environment. Excessive moisture can damage the finer details in the paint. Very arid climate can cause
wings, tails, horns to simply drop off. Dampen the end of the attachment and the moisture will act as a mild adhesive. Remember if you lose those missing
pieces they will be nearly impossible to replace.
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