How can one flatten a watercolor? Can water marks be removed?

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  1. alynnfin

    alynnfin Well-Known Member

    Image_5__1720100431_94206.jpg I know who the artist is Frances Lachman but cannot afford to take it to a restoration place. Anything I can do to help it though? I'm amazed the colors did not bleed. I am guessing an iron on the back. Any suggestions on removing what I think are water marks? Do you see water marks? I know I will have to remove it from the frame. Image.jpeg Image 2.jpeg View attachment 490839 Image_3__1720097967_24631.jpg
     
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    alynnfin, Jul 4, 2024
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    What an attractive presentation. I'd think best left alone if you don't want to have professionally restored.

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  3. alynnfin

    alynnfin Well-Known Member

    Yes it is. Thank you. Do you have any ideas as to costs of something like that?
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    No, I don't. Sure to vary from market to market though. You can always call a local reputable framer and get a quote.

    Debora
     
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  5. alynnfin

    alynnfin Well-Known Member

    Thank you. I did not know where to look.
     
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