Capillary Matting Paper Conservation

Choose either a board where the facing paper is also available as separate sheets canson crescent or an appropriate paper to be mounted to the board.

Capillary matting paper conservation.

Pull fabric and iron in place. If it or its backing contains lignin a constituent of wood this may react with atmospheric oxygen to produce complex acids. And acidity may arise from the sizes used in some paper s manufacture or from unsuitable pastes used in mounting or repair. Spacers can be made from strips of acid free matboard attached to the rabbet with 3m 415 double sided tape framespace polyester strip or inner space acrylic strip which can be cut to any length and.

Hinge the artifact to a sheet of acid free matboard in the conventional way cci notes 11 5 matting works on paper and insert a spacer to separate the artifact from the glazing material. Line window mat with 2 ply or mylar. It may absorb industrial pollutants such as sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide. Unroll capillary mat overlapping adjacent sheets approximately six inches.

Paper enclosures mats folders and boxes made of cotton rag or chemically purified wood pulp with a 3 calcium carbonate alkaline buffer are suitable for most paper objects. Because paper is extremely sensitive to contamination by poor quality materials it is essential to use only conservation quality matboard papers and adhesives cci notes 11 2 storing works on paper in contact with paper artifacts. Mount the paper over the entire face of the mat with s w special mounting paste. Exceptions include paper objects that contain dyes pigments or inks sensitive to high alkalinity.

A print conservation project in focus. The best alternative to long term display is to keep valuable paper collections in good storage conditions and to mat and frame a well made reproduction. These require products with no alkaline buffer. Can be used as a support when spraying flattening drying or when leafcasting.

Ml paper covered mats. Spray with water to prevent uplift during windy conditions. Paper may become acidic and discoloured for a number of reasons. When an original must be framed preservation matting and framing is essential for limiting potential damage but the following guidelines can apply to reproductions which also represent an investment of time energy and money.