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5 Scrapbooking Safety Tips
5 Scrapbook Safety Tips
An unforeseen destrutive occurrence, or someone, ruining her creation, is most devastating to a "scrapbooker."
Not only is this the loss of many hours, time, energy and money putting together a work of art that brings back memorable moments in times gone by, but it's also the loss of pride and accomplishment that hurt!
Your scrapbook can meet its demise in many ways, and they're listed below, but with just a few simple precautions, you can ensure your book stay around for years to come, delighting your grand childrens and family members with the memories of the past. Here are some pervasive elements to avoid:
- Liquids obviously will destroy memorabilia, photographs and negatives. To avoid disasters, store your scrapbooks supplies, albums, photographs and negatives in a dry, cool place where water from broken pipes or overflowing toilets cannot reach them. Also, keep food and drinks out of your work area. Over time, sunlight can diminish photos, negatives, layouts, and album quality. Keep all supplies out of direct sunlight.
- Extreme temperatures damage photos, negatives, layouts, page protectors and albums. Always store all items in a regular-temperature area and in an area where there is low humidity.
- Although it may not be an immediately apparent problem, fingerprints on photos, negatives and layouts, become visible over time. Oil from skin is the cause of this problem. To prevent this deterioration, handle all photos carefully, touching only the outer edges. Wash hands frequently or use acid neutralizing wipes but make sure your hands are dry before handling any materials. Use lightweight cotton gloves if available to ensure those pictures stay perfect.
- Handle and store your photos, negatives, and layouts carefully. Improper storage increases the risk of scratches, tears, and bends. Store and seal your photos and negatives in a sturdy container, in plastic sleeves that fit into a 3-ring binder, or in acid-free envelopes. Keep in mind that not all plastics are alike. In fact, some sheet protectors, binders, photo enclosures, and photo corners will eventually damage your memorabilia more than if you had not used plastic protection or enhancement at all. To avoid this, do not buy materials containing PVC or PVA, buy your materials from reputable scrapbook stores. Yes, it may cost you a bit more but your scrapbook will last so much longer. Look for acrylic or polyester materials as an alternative.
- Finally, paper and cardstock you find in your local hobby store are not necessarily acid-free unless stated on the packaging. Also realize that just because a manufacturer's lighter colored paper is acid-free does not guarantee the darker colors will also be.
Your best bet is to test any paper that is not specifically marked 'acid-free.'
Now that wasn't hard at all, was it? And you've earned a wealth of knowledge, just from taking some time to learn from another scrapper enthusiast.
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