How to "restore" original colors to canvas print?

Sue
by Sue
This canvas print was left out on our covered deck last winter. It seems to have faded pretty bad. How can I intensify (bring back) its colors?
  5 answers
  • Suelane Suelane on Jul 12, 2018

    HI S.s, Does the the canvas wrap around so you can try an 'inconspicuous spot' on the back? Sometimes a coat of clear varnish can make colors pop. Use non-yellowing varnish....I would first test it if you can on the back. If it gives you the colors you want, use a foam roller and apply a couple of coats of varnish to the canvas. Good luck!

  • Wendy Mantooth Wendy Mantooth on Jul 13, 2018

    Paint over picture with matched acrylic paint

  • Sharyl Sharyl on Jul 13, 2018

    I used alcohol ink on an old wind sock and the colors are like brand new. It’s awesome stuff! Might work for your project.

  • Sharyl Sharyl on Jul 13, 2018

    I used alcohol ink on an old wind sock and the colors are like brand new. It’s awesome stuff, might work for your project.

  • Leah Leah on Jul 13, 2018

    I used fabric pint and a stencil brush on a faded rug. It washed beautifully.