Dear Interested,

This technique was first used to save damaged frescoes and to restore them. Italian conservators do not use this technique unless it is absolutely necessary to save a work of art. The process is relatively simple, but difficult to execute on large works. Artisans creating modern works in fresco will use this technique to create pieces which may be easily transported from shop to some buyers home$$$$$$$$ If done correctly, the pigment and texture of the fresco will be removed and easily mounted to canvas already affixed to a permanent frame. Some artists will leave the pigment glued to the first canvas and transport it to the frescoes permanent location. It is easier to take a tube with a fresco on a plane than to try to ship large panels. I have removed several large panels and I was lucky to have all come out perfectly...not loosing any paint. Once transferred, areas may be painted using egg and pure pigment. Once the fresco is dry (the glue )a wax is applied to protect the surface. Carefully the wax is applied with a soft cotton rag and a second coat is repeated to ensure all areas are covered. A removed fresco tends to be dry to the touch. Keep the work hung in an area which does not get a lot of light. If you wish to learn this technique write to me at trazom34@hotmail.com . I also can tell you about a technique which allows you to remove the upper layers of the fresco and install on a new surface.

Mozart