RESIN
RESTORATION PROCESS
Vintage Walt Disney World
Mickey Mouse
This rare, collectible Walt Disney World exhibit piece was damaged in shipping. The very fragile sculpture was broken in several pieces when Jeff received it. It definitely needed Jeff’s thoughtful, expert care as he restored this vintage artwork back to its original glory.
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1
Before
Old and very fragile, Jeff delicately handled the broken resin pieces.
2
During
Here the wrist was partially restored.
3
During
The arm was bonded back together. The next steps were patching and sanding several times before the final painting.
4
After
Many steps go into restoring a piece of sculpture as evidenced by these intricate, delicate steps toward the final results.
5
After
The piece was completely restored. The paint exactly matches the sculpture’s original finish.