Q: How and where does an artist dispose of turpentine?
A: Turpentine is a hazardous waste product. You may be
able to take it to your local fire department, but you should contact
your local EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) office for more
information.
Q: What is the best way to permanently attach a piece
of Canson pastel paper to a backing board--such a mat board or foam
board--to give it more stability and put it at less risk for buckling
when it is framed? Is there an archival-quality spray glue that I
should use?
A: Lascaux Gloss Medium is a great archival medium that
will permanently bond the paper to any porous surface, such as mat
board. First, paint the backing with the medium directly from the
container or slightly diluted. Then, quickly paint your pastel paper
and lay the paper down gently on the backing, starting with the two top
corners and smoothing down as you go. Be careful not to moisten the
backing or the pastel paper too much during the process because too
much water will make the paper curl. If you prefer to use Fome-Cor, it
is usually dry-mounted because it can easily warp; a framer can do the
dry-mount.
--by Camille LaPointe-Lyons