Facing is a temporary holding treatment whereby fragile paint can be protected by the application of a thin layer of tissue or paper. The tissue or paper is normally held using a dilute (but often viscous) adhesive which can be cleaned from the surface without leaving any visual trace.
Detail view of facing applied to uneven painting surface
Application of Eltolene facing to an oil painting
Removal of a 20-year-old wax facing
Sample Painting 1 - After facing with various tissue samples and adhesives.
Sample Painting 2 - After partial facing removal.