Masonic banner restoration *1
What we did to restore this Masonic banner
Flag Studio restored this Masonic banner by removing the original handpainted details, appliqueing them onto a new three-layer ground, replacing the piping, fringe, tab tops and display-pole cord, and repainting and sealing the artwork. The banner arrived with rotten silk and a vinyl lining that had cracked the paint. We expect the restoration to last another 50 years.
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This banner was sent to us in a serious state of disrepair. The ground silk was rotten, weak, stained and frayed and someone in their wisdom had 'lined' the banner in a thick upholstery lino/vinyl which has weakened the integrity of the banner further over time.
To add to this the banner had been rolled and stored with the backing so that the handpainted detail on the banner had cracked and fallen away from the fabric. The fringe and tassels had disintegrated and whilst overall the banner was in a very poor state, we took the plunge and carefully removed all the details and appliqued it to a new three layer strong ground of fabric, front and back. We added new piping and fringe, new tab tops and created a new cord to be draped over the display pole.
We diligently matched the paint colours with new water based acrylics and patched up the missing paint work knowing that whilst we'd possibly never be able to completely remove the creases and cracks we felt confident we could improve on its deteriorated state. We handpainted the detail in layers - each taking time to be prepared and dried - and then sealed it with a flexible fabric sealant.
Masonic banner: original state
Masonic banner: refurbed, repaired and restored
