The document outlines best practices for storing finished artwork, emphasizing the importance of maintaining ideal environmental conditions and proper handling techniques. It details specific storage methods, including the use of archival materials, and provides tips for paintings, sculptures, and digital storage. The document also includes key maintenance practices such as regular inspections, cleanliness, and accurate documentation of the artworks.

1. STORED FINISHED WORK
AND
MAINTIAN STORED WORK
REPORTER:
Comendador, Mercelyn P.
Hermo, Alea Lyn P.
Hito, Julie Ann C.

2. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson:
• Recognize and describe the importance of store finished
work and maintain stored work.
• Develop an appreciation for the importance of proper
artwork storage.
• Create a painting based on their concept and coat it
with a protective varnish or epoxy resin to increase its
shelf life.

3. ARTWORK STORAGE PRACTICES
1.Ideal Storage Environment
• Temperature: Maintain a consistent temperature between 70-75
degrees Fahrenheit(21-24 degrees celsius) to prevent damaging
fluctuations.
• Air Quality: Ensure good ventilation to prevent miosture buildup and air
pollutants. Consider using air filtration systems to keep the environment
clean
• Humidity : Keep humidity levels between 40-50% to avoid mold growth
and material degradation
• Lighting: Store artworks in a dark place or limit exposure to light.
Use UV-filtering glass if artwork are displayed

4. 2. Proper Handling Techniques
Before storing artwork, adhere to the following
practices:
• Wear Gloves: Always handle artwork with clean,
cotton or nitrile gloves to avoid transferring
oils and dirt.
• Support: When moving, support the artwork
from underneath or along the edges to prevent
bending or warping.
• Avoid Contact: Do not touch the surtface of
paintings with bare hands, as natural oils can
damage the artwork over time.

5. 3. Appropriate Storage Methods
Use the following options based on the type of
artwork:
• Storage Flat: Valuable pieces should be kept flat
in acid-free materials to avoid wrinkles,folds, or
deterioration.
• Use Archival Materials: Store artworks in acid-
free archival boxes and wrapping materilas to
protect against acid damage.
• Stack Wisely: When stacking, place slip sheets
between pieces and store similarly sized
artworks together.

6. Specific
Storing
Method
1.Drawings
Solander Cases: These are a book-form case used
for storing manuscripts, maps,prints,
documents, old and precious books,etc. This
method is commonly used in archives, libraries,
museums and print rooms.
Negative Storage Boxes: Similar to solander
cases but can fit more prints, photo negatives,
drawings etc. and are usually cheaper. These
boxes (as the name suggests) use negative space
so the work don’t touch each other.

7. General tips
• Use matboard to separate art if stacking
together.
• If you’re working with charcoal: try
using a spray fixative or glassine paper.
• Glassine is resistant to miosture and
grease,non-abrasive,does not shed, and
static-free.

8. 2. Paintings
If your works are either framed or separated safely
with varnish or matboard.
Varnish protect the paint, makes the painting last
longer, it looks richer with more depth and
vibrance.

9. VARNISH TIPS:
• The painting has to be totally dry, complete
and photographed before varnishing.
• Once a painting is varnished you can’t go
back in to make edits without removing the
varnish so don’t do this until the painting is
ready to be shipped or shown.
• If the painting is varnished it can be
difficult to pthotograph because of the
glare.

10. Types of Protective Coatings:
• Gloss Varnish: Enhances color and offers
substantial protection.
• Matte Varnish: Reduces gloss but provides a
non-yellowing protective layer
• Wax Coating: Used as a final coating for
artworks, especially for relief prints and
impasto paintings, offering a flexible and
removable protective surface.
• Resin Coats: These provide a durable, glossy
finish that is resistant to miosture and UV
light, suitable for both paintings and 3D
arworks.

11. Sculptures
When storing sculptures/3D
works make sure they are
cleaned off with a soft brush.
Avoid fabrics that may cause
damage. Then carefully bubble
wrap your piece. Either place it
on a storage shelf or pallet so
it’s off the floor or heavy
padded within a container.

12. • Use External Hard Drives
• OneDrive(Windows, Office)
• Google Drive(Google Docs,
Gmail)
• iCloud(Apple devices
DIGITAL

13. • REGULAR INSPECTIONS
Periodically check stored artworks for signs of damage
or deterioration. This includes visual inspections for
mold, pest, and environmental conditions.
• CLEAN ENVIRONMENT
Keep storage area clean and free from dust, which can
accumulate on artwork surfaces. Dust lightly using a
soft brush or microfiber cloth.
• DOCUMENTATION
Maintain accurate records of each piece of artwork,
including photograph inventories and condition
reports, to track any changes over time.
Mainenance of
Stored Artwork

14. Thank You!

15. DIRECTION: Read each
questions and choose the
correct answer.
QUIZ TIME!!!!

16. 1. Ensure good ventilation to prevent
miosture buildup and air pollutants.
a. Air Quality c. Lighting
b. Support d. Archival Materials

17. 2. Always handle artwork with clean, cotton or
nitrile gloves to avoid transferring oils and dirt.
a. Support c. Wear Gloves
b. Avoid Contact d. Archival Materials

18. 3. Store artworks in acid-free archival boxes and
wrapping materilas to protect against acid
damage.
a. Avoid Contact c. Stack Wisely
b. Archival Materials d. Storage Flat

19. 4. These are a book-form case used for storing
manuscripts, maps,prints, documents, old and
precious books,etc. This method is commonly used
in archives, libraries, museums and print rooms.
a. Storage Flat c. Solander Cases
b. Storage Boxes d. Archival Materials

20. 5. Reduces gloss but provides a non-yellowing
protective layer.
a. Matte Varnish c. Gloss Varnish
b. Resin Coat d. Wax Coating

21. 6. These provide a durable, glossy finish that is
resistant to miosture and UV light, suitable for
both paintings and 3D arworks.
a. Matte Varnish c. Gloss Varnish
b. Resin Coats d. Wax Coating

22. 7. Maintain accurate records of each piece of
artwork, including photograph inventories and
condition reports, to track any changes over time.
a. Clean Environment c. Regular Inspections
b. Documentation d. General Tips

23. 8. The painting has to be totally dry, complete and
photographed before varnishing.
a Varnish Tips c. General Tips
b. Documentation d. Regular Inspections

24. 9. Keep storage area clean and free from dust,
which can accumulate on artwork surfaces. Dust
lightly using a soft brush or microfiber cloth.
a. Regular Inspections c. Clean Environment
b. Varnish Tips d. General Tips

25. 10. Periodically check stored artworks for signs of
damage or deterioration. This includes visual
inspections for mold, pest, and environmental
conditions.
a. Regular Inspections c. Clean Environment
b. Varnish Tips d Documentation