CARE & DISPLAY
Your hardwood artwork is made to be enjoyed for years. Thoughtful placement and gentle care will help protect its natural color, sculpted details, and finish.
Choosing the Right Location
Display your artwork indoors, away from prolonged direct sunlight, splashing water, and strong heat sources such as fireplaces or heating vents.
Avoid locations with frequent changes in temperature or humidity, including bathrooms, uncovered outdoor spaces, and damp storage areas. A stable indoor environment helps limit the wood’s natural movement.
Natural Color Changes
The colors in my hardwood artwork come from the wood itself. I don’t use stains, paints, or dyes to color the individual hardwood pieces.
Wood tones can deepen, soften, or shift as they age and are exposed to light. These changes are part of the material’s natural character. Finishes help protect the surface, but they don’t permanently preserve its original color.
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to help limit uneven fading or darkening.
Natural hardwood tones give each piece its character and continue to evolve with age.
Cleaning Your Artwork
Dust gently with a clean, soft brush or a dry microfiber cloth. A soft brush is especially useful around sculpted contours and between individual pieces.
Use light pressure, and avoid catching the cloth on fine points or raised details. Don’t soak the wood, spray cleaners onto it, or use abrasive pads.
Avoid household cleaners, furniture polish, wax, or additional oils unless we’ve discussed their suitability for your piece’s finish.
Hanging & Handling
Use mounting hardware appropriate for the artwork’s weight and your wall type. Follow any hanging instructions provided with your piece. If you’re unsure about mounting it securely, ask before installation.
When moving artwork, support it from underneath and hold the frame or solid backing where possible. Avoid lifting it by individual hardwood components, delicate edges, or projecting details.
For freestanding pieces, choose a stable, level surface away from edges where they could be knocked over.
Questions or Damage
If your artwork is scratched, damaged, or needs attention, contact me before attempting a repair or applying another finish.
Include the artwork’s name and clear photographs of the area. I can help assess the next step and discuss repair options where appropriate.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PIECE?
Get in touch for guidance on caring for, displaying, or moving your Material Theory artwork.