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Old 05-06-2002, 11:02 PM   #1
Karin Wells Karin Wells is offline
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Dust on a wet canvas is an annoying part of painting and here is what I do about it:
  • I use "auto wipes" that I buy from an automotive supply store - or from Wal-Mart. They are an ugly blue, but are absolutely totally lint free. I use them instead of rags and/or paper towels which transfer a LOT of lint when you wipe your brushes.

    I use an ordinary tack-rag from a hardware or paint store to wipe the dry surface of my painting before I begin a painting session. These rags are cheesecloth and are impregnated with beeswax and are meant to remove all lint from a surface. They work great. After a couple of months, I toss the old tack-rag away and buy a new one (for about $1).

    I often run an air filter during pollen season and when the weather is really dry. I borrowed an ionizer/ozoneator last week. I like what it does and will eventually purchase my own for the studio.

    I always dry my painting in a vertical position....NEVER horizontal as it would attract more dust that way.

    I damp mop the studio floor at least once a week and wipe down my easel.
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