Question about preserving canvas panels

SpartanGirl · December 2011

The kids and I painted some Christmas pictures on canvas panels today. They turned out way cuter than I expected them to so I was thinking of framing them. I have a few questions though.

We painted with Crayola fingerpaint and washable paint. Will this mean they won't last as long? Is there some sort of spray or coating that I should put over the finished picture? I have a fixatif spray and it says it can set oil pastel drawings, but didn't mention paint.

The panels are 11x14. Can I just put them in a normal picture frame? Should I leave in the glass?

Thanks for all of your help! I'll post some AW pics once they're done drying. They're all kid handprint/footprint pictures but really cute.

nursecramer · December 2011

They should last just fine as long as you don't give them a bath. I wouldn't use fixers intended for an oil-based paint because it probably won't adhere well to a water-based like Crayola. Glass over the canvas should be fine, and will protect it from dirt or dust, thereby eliminating the need to bathe them. Wink

SpartanGirl · December 2011

nursecramer:
They should last just fine as long as you don't give them a bath. I wouldn't use fixers intended for an oil-based paint because it probably won't adhere well to a water-based like Crayola. Glass over the canvas should be fine, and will protect it from dirt or dust, thereby eliminating the need to bathe them.

Ah, I hadn't thought of the oil/water based issue with the fixatif. Thank you!

Now I just need to keep my 2 year old from bathing them... Wink

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