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Conservation and Preservation Blog’
How to prevent insect infestation in museums and galleries.
Sticking things together is something humans are pretty good at, there is one method keeping conservators around the world busy; the use of pressure sensitive tape.
Why is Tyvek so good in conservation applications?
What causes photographs to deteriorate and what to do about it
Conservation brushes ranked from soft to hard
UV is often the enemy in conservation. But it can also be a force for good! So how can conservators use ultra-violet light?
Storage of books can be tricky, they are made from a number of materials, in an infinite number of sizes, and worst of all - people want to actually look at them
Should negatives go into paper or plastic? What about your glass plates; a paper envelope or a plastic wallet? We will look at what enclosure and what photographs should go into it in this blog …
Like many common paper-based collectibles, for example; newspapers, trading cards, or even photographs, posters weren’t made to last forever, just long enough to look great promoting a movie (or film!). Fortunately, there are a number of simple things you can do to preserve your poster or poster collection for many years to come. Read our guide here:
You might be wondering what we mean when we talk about storage materials? These are sleeves, boxes, shelves and cabinets that you store your photographs in. Poor quality and/or unsuitable storage materials can introduce a variety of detrimental materials which can cause a diverse range of damage.
Handling photos is more than just the thorny debate of Gloves / which gloves / no gloves. Learn how to handle photographs correctly and prevent damage.
Photographs, as much as we wish they would, were unfortunately not made to last forever. Made of sensitive materials which are fragile and vulnerable, many have lasted far longer than was intended. With a few simple steps you can ensure that they last for many more years.
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