It takes a little patience to use it as this very thin membrane must be peeled from its base. Once you get the hang of it, it's very good.
If you don't have an art supply store in your local area that you prefer to use, you can always mail order it here: http://www.dickblick.com/brands/lineco/#archivalandconservationsupplies Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film Posters P.O. Box 4419 Austin TX 78765-4419 512 479 6680 www.movieart.net mobile 512 589 5112 On Jul 3, 2012, at 9:57 AM, Richard C Evans wrote: > Good info, thanks all. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 3 Jul 2012, at 14:34, Helmut Hamm <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Freeman, >> >> this information comes from my Berlin based paper restorer (who frequently >> works for the Kinemathek and other institutions). Both he and the owner of >> my local frame shop (who's an expert in archival framing) both absolutely >> refuse to use Filmoplast. >> >> Both Grey Smith and Kirby recommended the Lineco Repair Tissue, and I second >> their opinion, you can't go wrong with this one. >> >> Helmut >> >>> Helmut, >>> Can you site where you found filmoplast P90 will turn in the immediate? I >>> mean if you are saying several decades down the line, maybe that's >>> being a tad over zealous. The problem with the product you recommended is >>> that when shoring up a cross fold >>> I have found it make refolding the paper makes it too bulky because the >>> tape is thicker than filmoplast90. However for edge tears >>> I guess is fine, I just don't like the weight. Obviously using either is >>> better than using Scotch Tape, Duct Tape, Strapping Tape or my favorite >>> I once received, the sticky parts of an adhesive Band-Aid >>> >>> freeman >> >> Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com >> ___________________________________________________________________ >> How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List >> >> Send a message addressed to: [email protected] >> In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L >> >> The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. > > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com > ___________________________________________________________________ > How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List > > Send a message addressed to: [email protected] > In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L > > The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
