Cels

• Celeste
• Background: None or patterned
• Limited to 200 pieces
• Size: 8 x 11
• $ 150
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Framed & unframed cels

Images are framed using acid-free mats and UV protection plexiglass instead of glass to help preserve the cels. Cels not in frames should always be kept flat.

Cels, light & humidity

Direct sunlight can quickly dehydrate cels and fade trace lines, but takes longer to fade painted colors. Keep cels out of direct light! The same is true for the heat generated by display lighting, so place the light a sufficient distance from the art to avoid raising its surface temperature. (** NOTE: The same is true of almost all wall-hung art!) Humidity is the chief culprit in fading trace lines, so don't hang your cels in a master bedroom with a shower. Keep your cels dry! In general, cels were not made to last forever -- they're made to film, although the utmost care has been taken to make the cels as permanent as possible.

Acetate & paint

The cels themselves are a thick, professional quality .005" acetate. The paint used is the high, professional quality paint I use for everything else, not the student quality.

Handling cels

In general, the less you handle any form of artwork, the longer it will last. Especially if handling an unframed cel, make sure that your hands are clean. If they are greasy (your natural body oils have built up a little), wash them throughly with soap, and make sure your hands are completely dry. Hold the art work by the corners, or edges. If you are holding the artwork flat, support it in the middle with your hand, and be careful to not get it dirty or greasy.

Storing cels

If you are storing an unframed cel: do not stack cels on top of one another. Do not put heavy objects on the cel. Do not leave in sunlight or where it is humid. Keep the cel flat.

If something is stuck on the back of the cel

It is possible that any background &/or paper may stick to the back of the cel. This can happen with ANY professional cel. DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE ANYTHING STUCK TO THE BACK OF THE CEL! The chances of you ruining the cel are greater than you actually successfully removing paper stuck to the back.