Viking Warriors: Taking Care Of Ceramic Antique Figurines

Many people have realized that collecting ceramic antique figurines can be a fun and even a satisfying hobby

. But once you have began your collection there are several points that you should do to protect and preserve them as well kept antique figurines will gain value as time passes. If you store your figurines correctly when they are not exhibited, and clean them regularly, they'll last for many years.

Keeping and exhibiting

If you like to display your collectible figurines (like most people do) you need to invest in a cabinet that will enable them to be viewed and also at the same time, safeguard them from any environment or elements that can cause them to ware.

You must ensure your figurines are displayed or stored in a cool, dry place and avoid extreme temperature changes. When storing, wrap them in bubble wrap. If you notice silvery shiny spots on your ceramic figurines, the reason may be the re-oxidation of metallic oxide paint. Excessive oxidation could be caused by keeping your precious collectibles in a moist place or perhaps covering them in silk paper. If your figurines have already suffered from oxidation, you need to take your figurine collection to a professional restorer and they will re-fire your porcelain figurine to its original appearance.

Cleaning Ceramic Antique Figurines

Whenever you find that you need to clean your antique figurines, here are a few suggestions for you to follow : Should they just need to be dusted, you can blow the dust away or perhaps brush it away using a large paint brush. The benefit of using a brush is dust and small particles can easily be removed from lines, where towels or cloths may not be able to reach.

If you feel your collectible figurines need to be washed follow these steps:

You should clean your collectible figurines over a soft surface just in case they slip from your hand.

Put the figurine over a flat working surface, covered with a large towel or perhaps soft cloth.

Dip a soft cloth or a small brush right into a solution of warm water and baby shampoo.

Wash the figurine to get rid of dirt and dust.

Use a soft toothbrush or cotton swab to reach little crevices.

Rinse the figurine carefully with a soft cloth dipped in warm water, make sure to cover the air hole so that water will not get inside the figurine.

If your figurine is extremely dirty you may need to repeat the procedure again.

You need to Let your collectible figurines to air dry.

by: Joy Davenport..

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