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I recently acquired an old vintage papier mache department store window display. It was stored in an attic for 10 years so it unfortunally has some wear. I attempted to clean off its face with a barely damp rag and it left a small circle under it's eye. its not very visable, but i think it could be hidden if paint was applied.
What type of paint should I use?, Im afraid to paint it since Im worrying about having the paint match.
Around the character's nose, there is a chip and also some bubbling paint.
The paper mache seems to be durable since it was made in a factory. What would be the best way to blend/paint over the water mark and fix the paint bubbles and nose chip?
Please help i dont know what to do
Here is a link so you can look at it.
http://i48.tinypic.com/s4wh8y.jpg
~ Kyle
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I have to agree, I wouldn't do any work to it either. I think imperfections lend character to vintage pieces.
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If you aren't concerned about lowering the value as a collector's item, you could approximate the color of the face and then just paint the entire face so a patch wouldn't show up.
Sue
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