How to Clean a Silk Screen Print

[foxytocin]

Hello! I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask here because I know several people on the forum have serious art training.
Today I found a silk screen on canvas by an artist that I'm very fond of. I bought it for just under $3 at a thrift shop. The print is by Marushka (not particularily valuable but I sure do love it) and is grass silouhettes in brown on the natural canvas....it's a bit stained (the canvas is slightly discolored.) Is this something I can clean myself or should I not even attempt it? If I can do it, how do I?
Thanks!

[irishrose]

Foxy, don't know if this helps, but here is a link to cleaning art work:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2365258_clea...paign=yssp_art

If it doesn't pertain to what you're asking, I apologize. Best of luck getting it cleaned. It sounds very dear to you.. I hope you can get it cleaned up

[foxytocin]

Bread! Irishrose's article suggests using bread! Hah! That's great. And affordable, too.

[irishrose]

Works for me, and hey, no fumes! I think How To is one of the best websites out there for getting things done. Thanks Foxy! xo

[foxytocin]

Here is a link to a photos of Marushka prints....
I don't live very far from Lake Michigan and the subject matter of Marushka prints is often of Lake Michigan and the sand dunes. The first one that I found (also from a thrift store) tree sillouhette. Today's find compliments it very well.
Both of mine have a distinct 1970's decor feel.....and, if I understand right, date from early in the company's history. It's the simple plant-type subjects from the early days that I like. Nothing profound; just fun. The later ones that I see from the 1980's have sort of a "canned" feeling to them and it seems obvious from looking at them that they were produced for a specific market.

The Michigan Rag company is now producing new Marushka art.....
My tree is this tree but in a snazzy tonal brown and orange:

[irishrose]

Very beautiful prints Foxy!!!!

And maybe if you contact the Michigan Rag company they can tell you more about how to clean a silk screen print on canvas. I'm sure they have a lot of knowledge about silk screening!

What a great website of prints... gorgeous!