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Old 06-25-2017, 04:23 AM   #1
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Cleaning statues

Hi,

I put my statues inside showcases but I envisage to put some of it outside from my showcases. How do you clean your statues if you don't put it in showcases ?

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Old 07-15-2017, 07:55 PM   #2
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Kabuki brushes.
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Old 08-02-2017, 05:51 PM   #3
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Ok, thx. Can you put some water on the brushes ?
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Old 08-02-2017, 06:29 PM   #4
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Ok, thx. Can you put some water on the brushes ?
I would advise against it, especially on pieces with matte paint finishes. I keep my collection outside of glass and dust regularly (good air circulation in the collection room also helps) to keep statues in pristine condition. But I wouldn't purchase a second-hand piece that wasn't similarly cared for or immediately put behind glass after opening. Allowing one layer of dust to coat statues to point of needing liquid to remove it and I don't think it ever regains its original luster without professional restoration.
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Old 08-02-2017, 07:21 PM   #5
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Yeah...kabuki brush or soft bristle paint brush. I know a damp rag was suggested for cleaning Bowens if a brush didn't get rid of all the dust. Dusting regularly would help prevent the build up...an air purifier wouldn't hurt either.
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Old 08-03-2017, 08:38 AM   #6
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I don't use water or any sort of cleaning product on mine -- but I do use a kabuki and/or blush brush. If you have a statue with lots of small areas where a larger brush won't fit, you can also use eye shadow brushes.

Be sure to test the bristle along your hand. If it's not soft on your skin it won't be soft on the statue.
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Old 08-06-2017, 02:24 PM   #7
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That's true Kabuki brushes are big. But I will only clean 1/4 statues. My 1/6 or 1/7 figures will be in showcases. So, I will use Kabuki brushes.
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Old 08-06-2017, 03:05 PM   #8
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Also you can use compressed air canisters like the type used for computers to blow some dust away.
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Old 08-06-2017, 04:37 PM   #9
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That's true, ruzzell but... it's expensive. I keep brushes all my life or almost.
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Old 08-25-2017, 10:56 PM   #10
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I have an air compressor in my darkroom so I use that first on a low setting. I then use "IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Mega-Fat Fan Brush" and yes, that is really the name of the brush. Its the softest brush I have personally ever felt first hand and its a wide thick brush so its great for getting dust off of statues. Here is a picture:



Honestly, it feels like a baby bunny's fur its so soft. It will pick up a lot of dust just with a couple strokes. I have also used some of the anti static brushes that I use for cleaning my negatives. Those can work really well too.
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