You spend both time and money creating your passion projects, either as a hobby or for your livelihood. Naturally, therefore, you would feel a sense of personal loss if anything were to happen to your creations. So, here are some practical ideas to Protect your Artistic Projects and equipment.

Work from a Studio

Many people work from the main area of their homes on their art projects. But as your business grows, or you indulge your hobby more, you might benefit from a separate Studio area. Often, artists will rent premises to work, or you can use your garage, shed, or spare room. This keeps your projects safe from accidents, and an out-of-house site means your projects are safe from common incidents like a fire or flood. However, you can call in local disaster restoration experts to remove smoke, mold, and anything else. So you can get back to work after an unfortunate home or studio incident. 

Protect Your Artistic Projects from Theft

More than 50,000 pieces of artwork are stolen each year all over the world. And whether you are an established artist or a beginner, having your projects stolen is heartbreaking. You might have to start a commissioned decor item all over again, lose a sentimental photograph, or no longer feel an inspirational work in progress. Fortunately, it’s easy to protect your artistic projects from theft. Your smartphone can connect to real-time CCTV cameras that can alert you to motion in your studio. And you can hide useful GPS RFID trackers on valuable physical items. 

Always Cover with Suitable Materials

Most crafts and art projects are sensitive and can become damaged. Additionally, as a human, you are prone to accidents. For instance, you could spill your coffee all over your expensive parchment and calligraphy project for your wedding invitations. Or a careless elbow could smudge wet paint on canvas. Neither is a good day at the studio. So it’s always helpful to go out of your way to protect your creations. The simplest way is to cover them with suitable materials. For example, flip a wet canvas, so it’s facing away and cover it with a clean, dry cloth.

Don’t Allow Children into the Area

An artist’s studio might not always be the best place for children, especially if there are projects within reach of small hands. Children might knock things over, spill something, and might even pick up a brush and begin adding to your current painting or work of art.

While painting with your kids can be a fantastic family activity, it’s not always the best idea in your studio, among your latest creations. If you let children into the studio, remove or safely secure anything they could ruin, or you will definitely end the day disappointed.

Make Your Work Space Safer

Your studio might be full of hazards. And any of these hazards could end up spelling disaster. For example, some darkroom chemicals can cause dizziness if not used properly. You can make your studio safer by observing the following guidelines:

• Know where everything is supposed to be.
• Always use harmful substances as intended.
• Consider installing ventilation.
• Keep medical and health and safety devices nearby.
• Don’t buy too much equipment for a smaller space.

These simple observations will help minimize the chances of an incident in your studio. From the largest hand-made crafts loft to the smallest solo photographer’s dark room, safety must come first. Any deviation from common sense and proper handling could result in disaster.

Consider a Storage Locker

As a prolific creator, you can find yourself quickly running out of space. And a lack of space means a limited work area and possible safety issues. While you can put away your stuff in a spare room, the attic, or the garage, there is always the chance of a home disaster. Additionally, they could be stolen. So if your artwork is valued or means something to you, it might be worth considering off-site storage. Storage lockers are a great value for money these days. They’re also pretty safe and secure, and you can hire ventilated compartments for sensitive work.

Beware of Sunlight

The sun is an inspiration. It provides nourishment to flora and fauna and is the object of countless poems, artworks, and theological ponderings. Yet, for all its graces, the sun damages many materials, especially the materials used in arts and crafts. The most common is UV degradation, which causes the fading of natural and synthetic materials such as rubber, neoprene, and PVC. UV rays can also destroy painted works at a molecular level causing a photochemical reaction. So cover up your windows, and never expose projects to direct sunlight.

Protect Your Artistic Projects with Copyright

Copyright is a misunderstood topic by many creators and the public alike. But it is a massive help when it comes to protecting your projects from unauthorized use. Common examples include photographs of your paintings, examples of your work, and blatant reproductions. A copyright case can drag on for years and cost money you may not have if there is a dispute. You can protect against the theft of your intellectual property by registering with the relevant office.

Get Insurance for Your Materials and Work

Your projects are at risk from pretty much anything you can think of. Like your home contents, you should take out insurance against fire, flood, and theft for finished works and the materials and equipment you use. Any of these are valuable and should be treated as such. Consider that a professional Canon EOS 90D DSLR camera is a substantial investment. Then there are the lenses, many of which can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. As a professional photographer, you could have tens of thousands of dollars worth of valuables.

Summary

Whether a hobby or profession, arts, crafts, photography, and other creative pursuits can cost a small fortune in materials and equipment. So it’s always a good idea to go out of your way to protect your artistic projects. You can work from a professional studio or designated area in your home, make your workspace safer, and take out insurance.

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