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Arts and crafts from your kid’s childhood make you smile and bring back bittersweet memories once they move out of the house. While it may be tempting to cradle their artwork, these old pieces may be fragile. Preserving their art prints and hand-made knickknacks will bring joy throughout the years and allow you to present them in a way they deserve. Get inspired by these creative ideas.

How to Protect Your Child’s Art

1. Use a Frame

Old art prints and paintings are susceptible to water damage, crinkling, tearing, and staining. Preserve the originals by having them professionally framed. You can do each one individually or opt for a large frame that can display several. The glass will preserve the colors, as well as keep out moisture, dust, and dirt. Keeping this type of artwork also makes it easy to store or showcase them.

2. Display It

art printsHandmade crafts, like ornaments, keychains, and figurines, can come apart, fade, and be dropped. When it comes to protecting them, they can’t be framed, but they can be displayed. High-quality shadow boxes give you space to arrange their items inside it, providing protection from dust and handling while allowing you to see the contents through a clear panel or open side.

3. Make Prints

If the original is already crinkled, faded, or coming apart, speak with a professional about having it made into a durable art print. Canvas prints are viable options, as the durable material can handle deep saturation to highlight rich colors. You can have the print made as large or small as needed to fit the wall space in your home, and it’ll give the artwork a formal, valued appeal.

 

Do you need a reliable way to preserve your child’s art prints? Colette’s Custom Framing in Kailua Kona, HI, has provided framing and art services since 1999. From shadow boxes to canvas prints, they offer a multitude of options and materials, and you can view them in-person in their showroom. They prioritize customer satisfaction, offering safe crating and shipping services if you need to move artwork. View their services online, or call (808) 329-1991 to order a custom frame, shadow box, or print.

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