Re: [BKARTS] Preserving newspaper- craft methods

[Peter Verheyen <verheyen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Folks, this is getting into dangerous territory from a
preservation/conservation standpoint. What circulates in "craft" circles is
not necessarily to be recommended.

What we need to do first is clarify why this newspaper is being
"preserved," and how it is supposed to be used into the future. Without
that kind of information, this discussion is pointless. Alice, you asked
the initial question, ...

I would not resize a brittle newspaper, but either reformat, i.e. copy, or
deacidify and encapsulate in mylar (edges only sealed, NOT laminate) which
will support the brittle paper. Alternatively, a layperson could use a heat
set tissue such as that sold by Gaylord.
<http://www.gaylordmart.com/adblock.asp?abid=914&sid=D4D5254611C94C82922554863CFC4A&search_by=number&search_for=R12233>.


> Transparent, flexible, low bulk support for fragile or deteriorated documents
>
> Made from transparent, thin (8.5 grams per square meter), pH neutral
> Japanese mulberry tissue and coated with a heat-activated, buffered,
> non-yellowing, solvent-free, acrylic adhesive.
>
> For easy and quick spotmending, use the convenient 3/4" roll and a tacking
> iron or dry mount press; instructions included with each roll. Use the 12"
> width for lining entire documents. Reversible by reheating or by applying
> acetone.

This tissue is almost transparent when put down and will help support the
paper. Resizing brittle newspaper (short fibers) will likely make it more
fragile and prone to breaking.

Peter

At 12:52 PM 11/18/2004, you wrote:

> As to resizing the paper I would be more inclined to use one of the
> acrylic mediums that Golden makes. Sorry I can't recommend a specific
> one. I am not an expert in paper and such. I assumed the original query
> did not come from a professional either.  I did specify originally that
> this was a 'craft' solution.
>
> Christine

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