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<p>[QUOTE="Mill Cove Treasures, post: 281150, member: 60"]When I spit clean a painting, I use q-tips. No need to save spit, I just leave a q-tip in my mouth while I use the previous one. </p><p><br /></p><p>Most likely that canvas wasn't prepared with a natural base, so a barely damp paper towel probably won't hurt it. Don't rub hard. Gently go over the surface. When the damp piece shows soil, change to a clean piece. Brush it off with a brush first to loosen any dust so you won't end up with mud. A clean make-up brush will work. I also use those cheap disposable brushes.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Mill Cove Treasures, post: 281150, member: 60"]When I spit clean a painting, I use q-tips. No need to save spit, I just leave a q-tip in my mouth while I use the previous one. Most likely that canvas wasn't prepared with a natural base, so a barely damp paper towel probably won't hurt it. Don't rub hard. Gently go over the surface. When the damp piece shows soil, change to a clean piece. Brush it off with a brush first to loosen any dust so you won't end up with mud. A clean make-up brush will work. I also use those cheap disposable brushes.[/QUOTE]
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