How to take care of your porcelain statues & busts

This article contains information, which will help you to take care of your Cold Cast Porcelain collectibles so you're sure to enjoy your favorite collectibles for many years to come!

Your Cold Cast Porcelain collectible pieces are fragile, so take good care of them. Put them somewhere sturdy and safe out of direct sunlight as sunlight will cause the colors in your collector’s pieces to fade. It is best to keep your collectible in a curio type cabinet, well away from human touch, pets, and dust. A well taken care of porcelain piece will last for generations.

One of the major issues a collector faces is when they display their cold cast porcelain piece is dust. Dust attracts oils and other contaminants from the air that will eventually cause discoloration if left unchecked.

How do you remove dust without wrecking your porcelain pieces?

Be sure to perform your cleaning over something soft like a blanket, or cushion of some sort in case you drop your porcelain piece. Cold-Cast porcelain is coated with clear polyurethane. The best care for cold cast porcelain is to dust the statue or bust with an untreated soft cloth, a small paint brush with soft bristles, or a feather. DO NOT use cleaning chemicals on your piece. Bleach or products containing ammonia will permanently damage your collectible. A single feather, a makeup brush, or a small soft bristled paint brush is great for getting into those tight, hard to reach places. Don't spray any types of dusting chemicals on wooden bases, because the chemical may splatter onto the sculpture itself ruining your collectible. If the cold-cast porcelain gets a dirty fingerprint on it, wipe it with a clean white damp cotton cloth (damp with water, not chemicals). Cotton cloths seem to work best. Other types of material may leave fuzz stuck to your piece. If the stain is persistent, use a tiny bit of Ivory Liquid on the damp white cloth, then wipe again with a clean damp white cloth and wipe dry. Never use anything colored to wipe your collectible piece and take special care never to display your cold-cast porcelain in direct sunlight as the sun will fade your piece.How to care for your cold-cast porcelain statue busts at Movie Replicas Direct