Restoring a Severely Distorted 18th-Century Painting - Part 2 - Full Lining Process
This is Part 2 of a multi-part conservation series, documenting the real, in depth, methodical process of restoring a fragile early 18th-century portrait.
This video continues the restoration of a severely distorted 18th-century painting, focusing on the structural conservation work that must happen before any surface cleaning can begin.
In this episode, I carry out the full lining and stabilisation process: flattening the canvas, preparing traditional adhesive, attaching the painting to a loom, and gradually returning it to a stable condition. Once the structure is secure, the painting is removed from the loom and carefully restretched.
This stage of restoration isn’t about visual transformation. Without proper structural support, any surface cleaning would be unsafe and potentially damaging.
If you would like to see more exclusive content, behind the scenes footage and live Q&As then please visit my Patreon page and consider supporting the channel: https://www.patreon.com/c/BloomfieldArtRestoration
Would you like to advertise with us, direct business inquiries to: contact@bloomfieldart.co.uk
James Bloomfield specialise in all aspects of art restoration, oil easel painting restoration and fine art conservation. We offer fine art restoration and picture cleaning services across the North West of England, We also offer a National Painting Restoration service. Bloomfield Art is an associate member of the British Association of Paintings Conservators - Restorer's (BAPCR) . We have a selection of quality antique oils for sale please vivit our website to see our current stock, we offer free international shipping:
https://www.bloomfieldart.co.uk/category/all-produ...
We have completed art restoration work on behalf of Christies London, National Gallery Ireland, the NHS, local authorities, schools, churches and historic houses. We have also worked on paintings by Sir Terry Frost, Ambrose McAvoy, Mary Fedden, Kyffin Williams, Robert Lenkowiez, Helen Bradley, L.S Lowry, R.R. Reinagle, J.Hopner, W.Sant and many more. James Bloomfield is an accredited Art Restorer and Artist and has worked on 1000's of oil paintings. He was selected for the prestigious John Moores painting prize in 2012 and has his artworks in museum collections in the UK. He lives and works in Manchester England.
This video continues the restoration of a severely distorted 18th-century painting, focusing on the structural conservation work that must happen before any surface cleaning can begin.
In this episode, I carry out the full lining and stabilisation process: flattening the canvas, preparing traditional adhesive, attaching the painting to a loom, and gradually returning it to a stable condition. Once the structure is secure, the painting is removed from the loom and carefully restretched.
This stage of restoration isn’t about visual transformation. Without proper structural support, any surface cleaning would be unsafe and potentially damaging.
If you would like to see more exclusive content, behind the scenes footage and live Q&As then please visit my Patreon page and consider supporting the channel: https://www.patreon.com/c/BloomfieldArtRestoration
Would you like to advertise with us, direct business inquiries to: contact@bloomfieldart.co.uk
James Bloomfield specialise in all aspects of art restoration, oil easel painting restoration and fine art conservation. We offer fine art restoration and picture cleaning services across the North West of England, We also offer a National Painting Restoration service. Bloomfield Art is an associate member of the British Association of Paintings Conservators - Restorer's (BAPCR) . We have a selection of quality antique oils for sale please vivit our website to see our current stock, we offer free international shipping:
https://www.bloomfieldart.co.uk/category/all-produ...
We have completed art restoration work on behalf of Christies London, National Gallery Ireland, the NHS, local authorities, schools, churches and historic houses. We have also worked on paintings by Sir Terry Frost, Ambrose McAvoy, Mary Fedden, Kyffin Williams, Robert Lenkowiez, Helen Bradley, L.S Lowry, R.R. Reinagle, J.Hopner, W.Sant and many more. James Bloomfield is an accredited Art Restorer and Artist and has worked on 1000's of oil paintings. He was selected for the prestigious John Moores painting prize in 2012 and has his artworks in museum collections in the UK. He lives and works in Manchester England.