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<p>[QUOTE="User 67, post: 9014, member: 67"]I have always been happy with Gaylord and Light Impressions.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Newsprint and 'Pulp' paper are made from wood, which is naturally acidic. What conservation techniques do is lower the PH, so it is less acidic. It won't last 'for ever' but may work for a very long time.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have a piece of paper that is historically important, you really shouldn't try home methods as a way to 'save money'. But if it's that article from the local newspaper where they printed grandmas recipe, the question is the level of restoration that suits the piece. If I did it to a piece of family memorabilia, I would attach a note to it (deacidified on _____, by ______ using Maloxx and club soda) just in case it requires another round of deacideification in 75 years.</p><p><br /></p><p>When trying this, always test a small or insignificant portion of the printed matter. Some newer newspaper inks will run, but you never really know what kind of ink they are using.</p><p><br /></p><p>The paper can be 'hung' on a flat wall of stainless steal (the side of the fridge works) and then gently rolled flat with a brayer. It should dry with few wrinkles. You can also tape it down to said surface with lick-back box tape, that kind of brown paper tape with envelope glue behind. this will keep the piece completely flat while it dries and a wet sponge will release the tape.</p><p><br /></p><p>A page can also be set in a press between Blotter paper or print makers felt blanket (print supply catalog or Art shop). The press can be two flat Pressed wood boards with bricks or weights on top.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="User 67, post: 9014, member: 67"]I have always been happy with Gaylord and Light Impressions. Newsprint and 'Pulp' paper are made from wood, which is naturally acidic. What conservation techniques do is lower the PH, so it is less acidic. It won't last 'for ever' but may work for a very long time. If you have a piece of paper that is historically important, you really shouldn't try home methods as a way to 'save money'. But if it's that article from the local newspaper where they printed grandmas recipe, the question is the level of restoration that suits the piece. If I did it to a piece of family memorabilia, I would attach a note to it (deacidified on _____, by ______ using Maloxx and club soda) just in case it requires another round of deacideification in 75 years. When trying this, always test a small or insignificant portion of the printed matter. Some newer newspaper inks will run, but you never really know what kind of ink they are using. The paper can be 'hung' on a flat wall of stainless steal (the side of the fridge works) and then gently rolled flat with a brayer. It should dry with few wrinkles. You can also tape it down to said surface with lick-back box tape, that kind of brown paper tape with envelope glue behind. this will keep the piece completely flat while it dries and a wet sponge will release the tape. A page can also be set in a press between Blotter paper or print makers felt blanket (print supply catalog or Art shop). The press can be two flat Pressed wood boards with bricks or weights on top.[/QUOTE]
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