Clean and Repair Limoges Boxes and figurines on your Own

Your Limoges boxes and figurines-steeped in unique aesthetic charm and timeless beauty, require proper care and maintenance. These exquisitely crafted and hand-painted Limoges boxes are valuable and need to retain their intrinsic worth'-especially the ones made from special Kaolin clay and other delicate raw materials.

Dust them Off

Your figurines and porcelain boxes will be featured with numerous curves and corners. These are the ideal resting places for dust particles and other pollutants. It's worthwhile to trigger off a regular regime of dusting these items lightly with a soft cloth'-on a regular basis. Constant care will deter dust build up and reduce the fear of scratches and other damages.

Handling Crevices

Even though you have taken adequate care to maintain your Limoges boxes and figurines, it is quite natural for dust to percolate into the embedded crevices and cracks. Take a bowl of warm water and add a few drops of mild detergent to make a frothy cleansing solution. Just dip your Limoges figurines and boxes into the same after brushing off the dry dust.

Soak the art piece for about ten minutes in soapy water and then wipe off the water with a piece of sponge. You may use a soft- bristled dusting brush to remove the dust from the fissures. Keep these porcelain pieces immersed in distilled water and then dry off with a lint-free cloth.

Removal of Hard Stains

Getting rid of difficult stains on your dinnerware, Limoges figurines or miniatures can prove to be a bit gruelling. Soak them in a bowl of warm water mixed with mild detergent for about 20-30 minutes. The detergent should be free from chlorine or bleach. Prolonged soaking will make the stains fade away gradually. Use a soft brush to remove the tougher stains. Soak for 5 minutes in distilled water and pat dry.

Repairing Limoges Boxes

If you detect a crack on the surface of your precious figurines you will need quality time to correct the same. Minor chips and cracks can be repaired easily. You just need to procure epoxy putty, razor blades, silicon carbide paper, cold-cure lacquer and some fine-bristled brushes.

Apply a little epoxy putty with a butter knife on the cracked or chipped-off place. Dampen and smoothen out the area by taking some water on knife and pressing the same on the damaged area. Remember to be gentle and careful. After the putty dries, you can use a piece of silicon carbide paper to polish it more. Apply a thin coat of cold-cure lacquer (white) with an artist's brush and leave to dry for at least 12 hours. Acrylic paint can be used as a touch up'-if necessary.

If cleaned and maintained with care, your dinnerware, Limoges boxes and trinket boxes and all other dainty pieces of porcelain can keep looking as good as new'-for a longer time.

by Marina Chernyak

Limoges Factory

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