How To Fix A Ripped Canvas - Patching a Torn or Punctured Painting Causes Problems

[bestartdoc]

@Chrome1ism Yes, getting the right person can make all the difference. We do this kind of high quality repair for dealers all the time. I'm in the middle of putting together a video on repairing huge rips in paintings so that the damage disappears completely. Subscribe NOW to our YouTube channel "bestartdoc" and you'll hear about it when I post it.

[bestartdoc]

@JakePoopsPie Thanks. Yes, results can vary widely. But finding someone who knows their stuff can result in amazing improvements. We do this work all the time for top end art dealers. See the testimonials on this YouTube Channel "bestartdoc"

[bestartdoc]

Certamente le toppe non sono una soluzione da considerare nella riparazione di tagli o buchi. Devo ammettere però, che trovo una foderatura inappropriata, data la misura ridotta del danno nella tela. Circa otto anni fa, ho avuto la fortuna di imparare la tecnica del "tear mending" ad un corso del professore Winfried Heiber dal "Department of Restoration and Conservation of Artistic and Cultural Heritage at the University of Applied Science Cologne, Germany".

Elisabetta

[bestartdoc]

@Elisabetta Foderatura inopportuna , bello il tear mending ..vero Eli ♥?

Daniela

[bestartdoc]

Avete ragione per motivo della grandezza del vecchio taglio. Ma cosa dite considerando il residuo di adesivo vecchio a base di piombo bianco nella trama della tela che non permette un movimento omogeneo della strutture? E ci sono da considerare le crepe/distorsioni a disegno circolare attorno al taglio (20 cm dia). Accettiamo i danni che sarebbero molto visibili nel centro del quadro o e' meglio intervenire?

[bestartdoc]

@MrPhil102 Yes, this is often a conversation I have with people and I can understand their point. But think also about the fact that a lot of art that is worth nothing today may have some meaning/value in the future. "Who cares?" is a question for future generations/collectors. My mantra is to respect and treat all art correctly/safely without thinking of the value. You may be able to find an art conservator that would be willing to trade something for a quick repair of a small hole. I would.

[bestartdoc]

@whoisthemannotyou You should not try to repair this. To make this damage go away, requires the use of some special skills WHICH DO NOT INCLUDE cutting off frayed threads!!! Properly treated, this damage can disappear visually but proper treatment DOES NOT INCLUDE PATCHING. You need a professional art conservator with the right skills and equipment..

[Iminteliignet]

There’s another video on YouTube that talks about patching a hole in a canvas painting. She shows how to do it on a new canvas. I noticed though that in her description area she says to watch your video and to be careful about patching old paintings. Why is it OK to patch a new painting but not an old painting?

[bestartdoc]

@Iminteliignet In my opinion, it is not a good idea to patch a new painting OR and old painting. Obviously, if you patch a new painting, someday it will be an old painting with a patch and will be damaged. Both old and new paintings will react to patching with bulges and cracking paint.

[bestartdoc]

@escuelasuckz I think this is essential info for collectors too. Not only for repair of paintings but also to know when they are buying artwork. Some good questions collectors might ask when buying a patched painting would be: Does this repair lessen the value (should the purchase price be less)? Will the proper repair of this patched area put my costs beyond the value of the artwork (buy it at a better price)? Is there clumsy retouching on the front that reduces the value?

[bestartdoc]

@IssoAgoraGago77 Most people don't know that its bad for a painting. Hence, the reason why I made the video. Also, people see patched paintings so they assume they are a normal repair process. Well... yes, it is a "normal" process that's the wrong thing to do! Since its quick and cheap, People are always looking for ways to cut corners but without thinking of the consequences down the road.

[bestartdoc]

@kyrstince Thanks for the testimonial. Yes, we who see a lot of old paintings see the problems like in the video ALL THE TIME!

[bestartdoc]

@lgxog2 If you have a painting conservator that lives in your area, perhaps he/she would give you a free consultation/quick look to assess the problem. If removing the patch will cause more damage than leaving it... then I'd leave it... although the damage will get worse with time.

[bestartdoc]

@ABBPR0DUCTI0NS This info is actually essential before you start patching paintings. Hopefully it gave you insights into the potential future damage that can be caused. Professional art conservators evaluate their treatments like this constantly: Will what I do cause damage in the future as the item ages? Its a basic question.

[bestartdoc]

@YVentertainment I'm grateful that it makes sense to you. Thanks for your comment. Yes, we know what we are doing. I've been doing quality professional conservation since 1975.

[bestartdoc]

@CodingBabe Thanks for the "testimonial." Even if you get the patch off, if you leave behind a substantial layer of glue (from the patch) then that can continue the puckering/cracking/problems. But be careful. Try and see if removing the patch by yourself will cause more damage than leaving it alone. Its a judgement call. If you have a painting conservator in your area, maybe he/she would be available to coach you for free? Remember, we are talking about your own, newish paintings, not old art.

[bimtanja]

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[LezleyDavidson]

You specifically mention oil paintings shouldn't be patched... what about acrylics? Coating with an acrylic polymer would certainly eliminate any future bulging.

Can you be more specific in regards to what 'lining' the artwork entails? Perhaps a step by step demo? That would certainly be a help to those that would like to patch their artwork.

Thanks for the link.

[bestartdoc]

@LezleyDavidson

Hi Lezley, Acrylic paintings react violently to patching also. Its not a matter of acrylic or oil. Its a matter of the different layers of the painting on canvas not being able to expand/contract evenly where the patch has been applied, thereby creating a bulge. Even if a stretched canvas didn't have paint on it... just naked canvas... and it was patched, a bulge would develop.

See comments about lining on next reply

[bestartdoc]

@LezleyDavidson ... so, about linings: Lining methods take into consideration the painting technique and materials, age etc. Its not a restoration process that lends itself to a do-it-your-selfer in the garage. Lining costs vary depending on how frayed the fabric is at the rip or if reweaving techniques to realign threads is required. If the art isn't of much value or if you are an artist and have ripped a painting, perhaps you could find an art conservator who would trade you for the lining?