Crayon on Canvas Print

I've heard "silly putty" works. rub it on and peel it off. I've also heard That wax paper ironed onto the spot will lift it onto the wax paper.

I have heard that using a blow-dryer on crayon will melt it enough to be able to wipe it off. (saw it on How Clean is Your House) I havn't tried it so I don't know, but it's worth a try.

If your artwork wasn't protected by a veneer they're pretty much done for. However, if we are dealing with some oils then you should be able to use some water to get it off... lightly rubbing and it will take a while. If it's a non-laquered acrylic... get creative and turn it into something else because acrylics are water based and it will come off with. I am an artist and work in both acrylics and oils... I might be able to help if you choose to alter the canvases.

D.,
Shooooot....I just watched something the other day, same thing except I think they used "red" crayon....For the life of me I can not remember..I had a tooth pulled & was home a couple days ago(sorry I was on pain killers so my memory, not so clear)...Maybe it was on Rachel Ray??? Try her website????
Or worst case scenerio, you could try Martha Stewarts website? Don't care for that woman all that much but if you need something cleaned she is the one to ask.....
Good Luck....L.

You could try an iron and a paper bag. you place the bag on the print and gingerly iron it. the heated wax should absorb into the paper. but it depends in what was used to make the print, it may not work. Good Luck!

Depending on how valuable your canvas art is, you might want to consider taking it to an expert before trying anything.

You might try Lift Off #3, made by Motsenbocker. It's kind of hard to find. I get mine at Ace Hardware. Some Ace's just carry #1. You may have to look around. It is a great stain remover. #1 is for food, beverage, and pet stains; # 2 is for adhesives, grease, and oil stains; #3 is graffiti remover; #4 & #5 are for paint stains. I'd try it on a small corner, first, to make sure it just takes out the crayon. Worked on a friends wall (purple crayon that just wouldn't wash off) and another friend's carpet (blue "washable" paint--all the other colors had come up but not the blue). I love the stuff & no I don't get a kickback! I used #1 to remove the stains from a half a cup of coffee spilled on a light colored double futon cover that I did not want to take off the futon, and also cleaned up a tapestry hand bag that I couldn't throw in the washer. Takes wine stains out of table cloths & is a must-have for moms! Just a warning--read the instructions. The first time I used #2, that load of clothes smelled yukky for several washes because I didn't read that with #2, you have to rinse the garment thoroughy before you wash it. But the stain came out & so did the smell, eventually. You can use #1 & #3 on things that don't go in the washer--just wipe off with a clean white cloth. Good luck!

D.
You might try a warm iron over the crayon with an absorbant towel to soak up the wax

A.

What medium is the art? If it's oil paints or pastels you may be out of luck. anything that would help release the wax in the crayon will also soften the oil based medium. If it's acrylic you could try a littl WD-40 on a cotton swab, but be very carful and to a test patch first. In all honesty though your best bet would probably be with an art restorationist.

Good luck.