Repairing 70 Year Old Comic Book Pages!
All Star Comics 55 Conservation Episode 3: Deacidification & Paper Repairs.
In this video we continue a Golden Age Comic Book conservation project on this copy of All Star Comics #55 from 1950. We review our progress so far and then we perform a full aqueous submersion bath for cleaning and deacidification and some archival tear seals on one of the interior wraps!
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List of materials and tools I use for cleaning and pressing comic books and links to purchase them on Amazon:
Equipment
Tusy Press: amzn.to/3YqNzjt
10X Magnifying lamp with LED ring light: amzn.to/3XTnPMH
UV LED Flashlight for detecting Restoration: amzn.to/3SGrSbh
3M P95 Respirator for use with organic solvents: amzn.to/3DdqE1B
Resource Books
Comic Book CPR: amzn.to/3OVR9fe
Comic Book Stain Removal and Whitening: amzn.to/3d9kPIE
Comic Book Pressing and Cleaning: A How To Guide: amzn.to/3BRu4Hw
Dry Cleaning Tools
Pentel Clic Eraser that i prefer: amzn.to/3A7d5jo
Refills for Pentel Clic Eraser: amzn.to/3p9kSHe
Staedler Mars Vinyl Eraser: amzn.to/3BUGDC1
Prismacolor Magic Rub White Block Eraser: amzn.to/3zNq5Ju
Kneaded Eraser: amzn.to/3bHeQdL
Absorene Putty: amzn.to/3djmxr4
Mini Eraser: amzn.to/3QhxAzE
Prismacolor Art Gum Eraser: amzn.to/3JGchoQ
Dotting tools for hand-working creases and dents: amzn.to/3Abampe
Sticker Removal Tool: amzn.to/3Pbg2Uj
LEDs for Photo Bleaching: amzn.to/3AaEb9d
Galvanized Wire for making staples: amzn.to/3QNXZol
Magazine Backer Boards: amzn.to/3S6h6KQ
65 lb Card Stock: amzn.to/3MwBtQa
Strathmore Bristol Paper for pressing: amzn.to/3qAQb1q
Aluminum plate for pressing: amzn.to/3EDDZlv
Crepe Square Eraser: amzn.to/3Dlq4ym
Wet Cleaning Tools
Un-Du: amzn.to/3dmQSok
Mister spray bottle, darkened for H2O2: amzn.to/3nqKT70
Photography tray for wet cleaning: amzn.to/3dgpUyQ
Non-woven polyester sheet or Remay for wet cleaning: amzn.to/3ZpnOPB
Ultra-Fine Stainless Steel Forceps: amzn.to/3N806CJ
Stainless Steel micro-spatula: amzn.to/3W0EBIc
Teflon-coated micro-spatula: amzn.to/3JGyJ19
Methyl Cellulose: amzn.to/3QhfL3y
Wheat Paste: amzn.to/3MXL2s2
Calcium Hydroxide: amzn.to/3zHXs0p
Bestine Solvent: amzn.to/3VpyYDi
Archival Storage Supplies
Mylites2 Mylar Comic Book Bags: amzn.to/3Srj5vp
Full-Back Acid Free Backer Boards: amzn.to/491DtKD
Microchamber interleaving paper: amzn.to/3UqEuaq
Slabbed Comic Books for sale on Shortboxed:
Shortboxed.com/liberty_hill_co...
My eBay Store (raw comics & more!):
www.ebay.com/usr/liberty_hill...
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what a fabulous video , Dr. Paul ! i had no idea this was going to be so labor intensive . an hour per wrap times 14 wraps is a lot of time !!! i'm surprised it took 5 water baths to get the page to get fairly clear . my dealer friend here in the Vancouver area had his Flash Comics no. 2 done by a pro and was charged $500 CDN for the conservation . now i understand how much work had to be done to the 64 pager ! can't wait to see the outcome of this page on the next video ! thanks again for what you do !
@DrPaulKosnik
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Rick! It is labor intensive but can be made much quicker without sacrificing quality. I think this would have been done in fewer washes if I had used a surfactant. Also it takes longer to film and document everything for the channel and you can stack pages in the bath if you have a production going.
I always enjoy watching how you do things! I will always be a student!😅
@DrPaulKosnik
6 ай бұрын
The feeling's mutual Larry, we are learning together and advancing our craft. 👍🏽
Ready for this episode 😊😊
@DrPaulKosnik
6 ай бұрын
Hey Johnny! Hope you enjoy it!
I can't wait!!
@DrPaulKosnik
6 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it Mike!
Thank you Dr Paul, another winner. Just a note on the Tengujo tissue. I used to fold over the excess tengu tissue to the backside of the tear to give it symmetrical mechanical strength. It isn’t as eye-appealing but better as a general practice. Although I now just apply the tengu to one side and cut the excess after the page dries up.
@DrPaulKosnik
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Peter! That sounds like it would definitely provide a strong bond. 👍🏽
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@DrPaulKosnik
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Trevor!
Great video, Dr. Paul! Very informative. I've got a book I'd love to repair the staple holes on the inner wrap---if I ever get the nerve to try.
@DrPaulKosnik
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul! That is why I have the channel-to show people what’s possible. 👍🏽
Does the holytex leave an impression in the paper? Enjoying the journey 👍
@DrPaulKosnik
6 ай бұрын
Sky Patrol, thanks! The Hollytex does not leave an impression. In fact, it is used to literally lay down new paper during leaf casting. It has a very smooth surface.
@skypatrol716
6 ай бұрын
@@DrPaulKosnik Thank you. I have found a website that carries archival supplies you use including Tengujo paper in 3, 5, and 9 oz rolls. KZread won't allow embedded links or I'd leave it here😥 Thanks for the instructional videos. Reminds me of going to the theater every week to see a serial (cliff hanger)
@DrPaulKosnik
6 ай бұрын
@@skypatrol716 there are several good supply houses for archival supplies, I have ordered several items from Talas. Another great resource is the Facebook group Comic Book Conservation Community. Glad you are enjoying the series and the channel!