Archival Mist on Newspaper

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Kirstie

Kirstie

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I've searched the archives and can't get a really difinitive answer on this. In the past we have used Archival Mist deacidification spray with fairly good results. But having read warnings on this forum I'm wary. I currently have a one year old newspaper article, with color photos, to be framed with a few other objects for a sports team. The story spans the entire width of the sports section, so scanning and printing of a copy would have to be professionally done, and I know what this costs. The client just wants the paper framed. Any specific suggestions for printing of such a large scanned piece? Or has anyone used any other products to retard acid damage in newsprint?
 
Kirstie ...I know this goes against all other advice you'll see on this forum and even posts I've made in the past. but I've found from long experience that newspaper articles, dry-mounted on black rag brd and framed under glass last a very long time from a presentation standpoint. I have newspaper articles framed from over 50 years ago that show little, if any, deterioration except for a slight yellowing ...which some may argue add to their appearance.

Now if you are worried about the $$$ value of famous headline front pages, etc. ...sure, take the newspaper to a conservator and frame a copy. Otherwise I now frame the article itself without reservation.
 
I don't mean to sound like I'm selling Bainbridge boards, but zeolites do retard fading of newsprint. I'm not sure for how long, but it traps the acids the newsprint puts out. I'll send this to the company and see if there is a time limit. It probably depends on light source, how strong, how direct also as well as the lignin, but I've seen samples of old newspaper that have not deteriorated when in contact with Artcare.
 
Our paper does that now too. Only takes a few days, and comes on a digital-photo type paper. Very crisp with good color and contrast.
:cool: Rick
Hopefully my days of pasting together 11x17 color copies to make a full page are mostly behind me.
 
Acid is only one reason the paper yellows. I have tested UV glass with newsprint and a UV lamp. The paper under regular glass didn't fade as much as it turned yellow and very quickly.

Our paper prints pages also but its not real cheap. I'm thinking it's like $40 a page but it looks excelent on matte photo paper.

Carry on.
 
If you've done a search, what was the topic?

The solution I am use to and which I suspect will come up in a search is Wa'Tai Solution ( sp.?) also there probably is some mention of a homemade concoction incorporating Milk of bismuth.

a reason for hesitancy is that it is by no means a permanent treatment and will fade with time if my memory serves me.

The Process that i think most are referring to is a V-lock ( sp.?) and is a duplicate done on glossy clay coated paper like magazine stock. However many News papers also offer the sale of photographic plates which look like thin metal sheets with the page imprinted on them , however they are some times either Blue or even Red in the printed and image areas.And all are only available for alimited amount of time after their publiction.

In this area there was a great deal of sales for Sports articles ( LSU and SAINTS) and single desirable headline pages could cost $20 and more as the market would bare and supply lasted. However in times past not so coveted articles would be sold for less .

I have seen articles and entire pages Laminated on wooden plagues with some degree of permanacy but they are non reversable and will still yellow with time.
BUDDY
 
The trouble with newsprint is that it is very cheap and nasty paper which was never intended to last long. It will yellow quickly enough through its own acidity and even a small amount of ultraviolet light will accellerate the process dramatically. Then there are the usual folds and creases caused by careless handling..........:rolleyes:

My favourite solution is to suggest scanning or photocopying the important page, having it printed on reasonable quality paper and framing that. The original can then be stored in a safe, dark place for posterity.
 
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