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Photo Preservation and Display Methods
Hey Guys,
A member recently asked me about photo preservation, and I thought it would be a good idea for a thread.
So I will share a few different ways of keeping your photos safe, as well as how to display them without putting them in harms way.
We need to remember, a lot of our photos are actually important pieces of history, that will help future generations learn about the period. So lets try to take care of them properly while they are in our possession!!
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09-14-2013 11:02 PM
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A Few DO's and DON'TS
* Make sure you are using ACID FREE materials to store your photos.
** Using normal lamination plastics Only, does not protect your photos!!
It still allows light rays to pass through.....which causes a reaction to the acids used in All old photo paper. You can still use it, but make sure your photos are first protected by acid free Mylar film if you decide to use laminate photo album pages.
*** Store photos in a Dark, moisture-free environment
**** Do not just place photos in a frame. Protect them with Acid Free film sleeves first!
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Album Storage and Archival Albums/Boxes
On top of what has already been said......Here are some tips to further help preservation of the album as a whole:
* Store in a Dark, Dry, and Insect-free place, away from extreme temperatures.
* If possible, store albums in archival boxes...which are simply boxes that fit over your albums, usually made from Polymer and polypropylene or similar materials including cardboard based.
(I personally have been using a large Tupperware type of air-tight box to store mine. However, Archival albums and boxes can be bought on many websites)
here are some examples:
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