Projects
Stain removal from black and white prints
Treatment of a print with severe mat burn discoloration.
Date completed : 16 November 2021 Duration : 4 Weeks
The print is one of a set of four, with severe mat burn discoloration caused by poor framing. The paper had been placed in direct contact with the acidic wooden backing during framing.
Treatment
- The print was washed and buffered to reduce the acidity and to raise the PH.
- Chemical stain removal was carried out over a period of several days.
- The print was washed remove the chemicals.
- The print buffered to raise the PH, to protect from acidity during display.
- The print was pressed and dried.
- The print was mounted with archival hinges using a archival adhesive on archival mount board with a buffered coloured over mount.
Outcomes for client:
This client is a regular, returning customer (for 27 years). Who always takes great delight in seeing his picture returned to a condition that he can enjoy displaying them in.
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