| If you haven't already begun collecting NAO art, | | | | brush or a basting brush. Gently brush the NAO |
| you'll want to read my other article, "Little People | | | | figurine all over untill you're sure you've gotten rid |
| Frozen in Time: The secret behind the exotic | | | | of the heavy dirt. Next get a strip of sticky tape, |
| allure of Lladro Nao exposed." | | | | and use it to cover the tiny hole that's usually on |
| On the other hand, If you are a collector or | | | | the bottom of the figurine. Subsequently, get a |
| enthusiast, then be sure to read this. This | | | | puffy sponge filled with mildly soapy water (do |
| information shall endow you with the necessary | | | | not use something with bleach or something |
| skills you must have to make sure that your | | | | similar). Then, squeeze the soapy water over the |
| prized figurines get the proper care they deserve, | | | | figurine with the sponge (On no account dip the |
| and keep that classic, immaculate quality that | | | | nao character in water as this could permit water |
| collectors love Lladro Nao handmade masterpieces | | | | to leak in and destroy it over time). After you |
| for. | | | | have done this, wipe the figutine gently with a |
| I have been an artist for a little more than 10yrs | | | | delicate fabric (ideally cotton). Finally, slowly rinse it |
| and an art-history buff for about four. I've | | | | with preferably distilled water after which allow it |
| experienced first-hand what it feels like to have | | | | to dry by itself. |
| my creations and purchased artwork slowly | | | | When choosing the place to show off your |
| corrode and lose the characteristics that first | | | | invaluable Lladro Nao assortment, there are some |
| captivated me, mostly because of carelessness, | | | | things you should contemplate. First of all, it's best |
| or even displaying them under in the wrong | | | | to select a spot where the figurines won't be |
| environment. I have discovered this the hard way, | | | | underneath direct daylight, where they could |
| and this is why I repeat that these lessons are | | | | bleach. Secondly, they must be out of the reach |
| very useful. | | | | of kids and animals (this sounds obvious but it is |
| NAO porcelain accumulates dust and desires | | | | still vital). Lastly, you should keep them away |
| cleaning. The first step is to BE Gentle, it's very | | | | from dirt and dust. The ideal place for this will be |
| easy to break your collectible figurines when | | | | behind a glass display unit. In here, they're |
| cleaning them. So I cannot stress this sufficiently; | | | | protected, and also on display. |
| treat them with caution. | | | | See awesome NAO advice for more advice on |
| To begin, put the dirty figurine on a comfortable | | | | Nao by Lladro hand crafted porcelain figurines for |
| cloth which may help break its fall in the case of | | | | hobbyists and enthusiasts. |
| an accident. Subsequently, you have to dust your | | | | When you take this advice to heart, you'll enjoy |
| NAO figurine. I like to recommend utilizing a soft | | | | long-lasting beauty in your Lladro Nao collections. |