Pastel Care

Do not touch the surface of a pastel. It can be easily smudged or smeared. The oils from your fingertips can cause the paper to degrade over time.
Pastels usually come with a sheet of glassine as a protective covering. Leave it in place until you are ready to frame it.
Never place anything on top of your painting. This can damage a pastel by smearing or leaving an unwanted impression on the surface of the work.

Transport pastel artworks on their backs to prevent pastel dust marking the inside of the glass.
Do not hang your pastel or ANY artwork for that matter in direct sunlight. Even if the work was created with top of the line materials sunlight will cause fading.
Keep the work away from moisture. Do not store it in a moist humid place. Moisture can damage the work and encourage mold growth on some types of art. Don't hang an original work of art in a bathroom!

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