Do you have a link for those acid free materials to buy online?

@TheConservationStarter

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kristen, I certainly do! The main thing is to make sure they are conservation grade materials, and ideally be in your country to cut down on shipping costs. Below are suppliers I have used before (in different countries so hopefully one of them suits you). This is not a comprehensive list, and I still advise looking at each product to make sure it is acid free and what you want/what your item needs. For photographs I also recommend that they are non-buffered (neutral pH of 7) and pass the Photographic Activity Test which is an international standard to make sure the materials won't negatively affect photographs. I will have another video detailing how to select conservation grade materials soon! USA Talas: www.talasonline.com/ University Products: www.universityproducts.com/ UK Conservation by Design: www.cxdinternational.com/ Preservation Equipment Limited: www.preservationequipment.com/ Ireland On the Edge Preservation Care: www.preservationcare.com/ Australia Albox Archival Specialists: www.albox.com.au/ Archival Survival: archivalsurvival.com.au/ Conservation Resources: www.conservationresources.com.au/html/home/ Conservation Supplies Australia: conservationsuppliesaus.com.au/

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How do you store your family photographs? I know I have a lot that desperately need proper storage - a good holiday project!

So useful..Nicely covered…

@TheConservationStarter

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Thank you! Glad you found the video useful :)

Thank you great

@TheConservationStarter

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Glad you enjoyed the video - I hope you found it useful!

My father passed away this year...so I've inherited many very old photos. Some might be 50, 60, 70 plus years old. A few of them are in bad shape...So do you have any recommendations on brand names? I am mainly looking for high quality paper to place in between for now. (Some photos have stains or substance on the back.) I am storing them in an acid fee photo storage boxes for now.) NEVERMIND...I see suggested links on other's questions, however, what is the name of the photo paper?

I have read on the Preservation Equipment Limited website that you shouldn't put a photograph in polyester if it contains a 'gelatin emulsion' as this can bind to the polyester. How can you tell if a photo contains a gelatin emulsion or not? Thanks in advance.

@TheConservationStarter

Жыл бұрын

Gelatin is used as a binder in photographs and is common in many photographs throughout the 20th century. Identifying photographs is very tricky - trained professionals often find it hard as there are so many different chemical processes used to make photographs and they can be put on so many different substrates/supports. Here are some great resources that could help you identify what your photograph is and what the binder will be: psap.library.illinois.edu/collection-id-guide/photoprint www.graphicsatlas.org/identification/ These resources should help narrow it down. In terms of putting a photograph containing gelatin emulsion in polyester, I have not seen any issues with it, unless the photograph is flaking/the image surface is already damaged. If polyester won't work, then polyethylene or polypropylene pockets are also clear and stable (if they pass the Photographic Activity Test).

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@TheConservationStarter

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You're very welcome!

Can i use wax paper?

Is pvc based materail plastic also a good storage media? Coz i cant really find any polyester pocket in my country 😢 and if i already put the photos in pocket can i then stored it in magnetic album?

@TheConservationStarter

2 ай бұрын

Hello, PVC is what is known as a malignant plastic - it will deteriorate and damage your photographs. The only stable plastics to store your photographs in is polyester, polyethylene or polypropylene. You don't have to store it in plastic - you can store it in paper pockets that are archival. Ideally an alpha cellulose acid free paper. You can search in your country for 'archival' or 'conservation grade' housing material. Magnetic albums usually have adhesive and non-archival plastic both of which will degrade. I don't recommend storing photos in them but a lot of people historically did. All the best with storing your photos!

Are polyester pockets fine to use for all types of photos?

@TheConservationStarter

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100% polyester pockets (known as Mylar or Melinex) can be suitable for the storage of most photographs but there are a few conditions. It should be sourced from conservation supplies company (so you definitely know what the plastic is and there is no additives or coatings) and the storage material needs to pass the Photographic Activity Test (PAT) which is an International Standard that tests the chemical interaction between a photographs and a given material (in this case polyester) after prolonged contact. As photographs are made using chemical processes it is essential to make sure it is stored with chemically stable materials that pass the test. Other considerations is physical impact. If a photograph is in bad condition (torn, folded, the image layer is cracked or flaking of) polyester is not appropriate as it has static properties and can have sharp edges. This will impact the photograph physically and lead to further damage. In this case I would use 100% polypropylene or polyethylene pockets/sleeves that are softer, and pass the Photographic Activity Test. If the photograph is on a metal support or thick board support, a sleeve might not be appropriate as it will slip out due to the thickness or weight. Also if the photograph is on a transparent plastic support, it is best stored in an alpha-cellulose pocket (again that has passed the Photographic Activity Test). As you can see there are a lot of variables for what is suitable for photograph storage. The main things to keep in mind: the storage material passes the Photographic Activity Test, it will not cause physical damage to the photograph, it will fit the photograph and provides it with appropriate support. I hope that helps!

@synthchad7667

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@@TheConservationStarter Thanks for getting back to me on that. Very informative. I have read on the Preservation Equipment Limited website that you shouldn't put a photograph in polyester if it contains a 'gelatin emulsion' as this can bind to the polyester. How can you tell if a photo contains a gelatin emulsion or not? Thanks in advance.

@TheConservationStarter

Жыл бұрын

Just replied to your other comment but thought I would put the answer here as well :) Gelatin is used as a binder in photographs and is common in many photographs throughout the 20th century. Identifying photographs is very tricky - trained professionals often find it hard as there are so many different chemical processes used to make photographs and they can be put on so many different substrates/supports. Here are some great resources that could help you identify what your photograph is and what the binder will be: psap.library.illinois.edu/collection-id-guide/photoprint www.graphicsatlas.org/identification/ These resources should help narrow it down. In terms of putting a photograph containing gelatin emulsion in polyester, I have not seen any issues with it, unless the photograph is flaking/the image surface is already damaged. If polyester won't work, then polyethylene or polypropylene pockets are also clear and stable (if they pass the Photographic Activity Test).