great Ideas Sen.I used masking tape.. however low tack and cover the
posterwith ethafoam ora sacrificed poster .... but the blue ta[e is a
better idea,,i also have a black light i got from a optical doctor years
ago. we can always learn new stuff so thanks//also wheni would get
crinkled poster if you use a iron set on low with a slip sheet orhgwel
you can iron out the posters crinkles ,you need to be careful with Low
heat,, some use a dry mount press..just very sensitive touch//also
rolling a poster backwards relaxes the ripples
the key is to be carefull..
Tom
Hollywood dream factory®
since 1977
On 2023-10-06 13:52, Sean Linkenback wrote:
Great list Bruce, though I will add that I consider a small portable
black light at least as important as a really strong regular light
when attempting to detect restoration. Especially when you are looking
at pieces backed on heavy board (and as you mentioned a bright light
alone usually doesn't cut it there).
Seeing your mention of bestine to "save the day" though does make me
remember one question I am always meaning to ask you: Why exactly does
Emovieposter use paper-damaging masking tape when packing up parcels
for customers, instead of the far more paper friendly "blue" tape that
most other major auction houses/dealers use? Surely using blue tape
will result in a lot less situations where bestine is needed to save
the day. I also find the blue tape a lot more friendly on the
polybags/packing supplies in allowing them to be reused and helping
keep everything a little bit greener.
Best,
Sean
On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Bruce Hershenson
<[email protected]> wrote:
Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie
memorabilia collector should consider owning?
We are often contacted by collectors with various concerns or
requests that pertain to collecting movie paper such as "how can I
protect the tear in my poster without restoration", "how can I
safely remove this piece of tape", "how can I more easily open
packages", etc.
So we thought it would be helpful to make a list of some of the
items we think ALL movie paper collectors should strongly consider
owning:
*Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco Transparent Mending Tissue -
This is tape that is safe for use on movie paper. You can use it on
the back of items to secure tears.
*Bestine (or "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve the
sticky part of tape making the tape easily removed without damage to
movie paper and is therefore super useful in removing tape from
older posters, and also can "save the day" if you accidentally get
tape stuck to a poster when removing it from a package.
NOTE: This is a highly flammable and dangerous substance and should
only be used in a well ventilated area, and ONLY if you are at least
somewhat "handy" and will be EXTREMELY careful using it. Be sure to
read ALL of the manufacture's warnings before use.
*A utility knife, Xacto knife, or similar - This is wonderful for
opening well packed packages (such as those eMoviePoster.com uses).
NOTE: You should always cut with care as these knives are extremely
sharp and WILL cut through several pieces of cardboard with ease,
and can also cut into YOU with even greater ease. You definitely do
NOT want to accidentally cut your movie paper (or yourself)!
*A REALLY strong light (like 400 watts or stronger) - This is
wonderful if you own or are considering buying restored items. When
you hold those items up before a light source like this, you will
likely be able to practically "see" right through the linen or paper
backing, and you can likely see the extent of the restoration.
You will need some practice to know how to interpret what you see in
some cases, but in many cases it will be very obvious (like where a
large hole was recreated by being painted over). But be prepared to
be shocked in some cases, because some auctions describe some items
as having "minor fold and border restoration", when the actual
restoration is far greater, because they are counting on the buyers
not being knowledgeable to know the difference.
And also, know that if an item (usually a window card, half-sheet or
insert) is backed onto a heavy board backing, you likely can't get a
light bright enough to shine through it, but just the fact that this
kind of restoration was performed is almost a guarantee that the
restoration was extensive. And also, when acrylic paint is used, you
also may have trouble seeing "through it", but again, just the fact
that this kind of restoration was performed is almost a guarantee
that the restoration was extensive.
And it is not that you shouldn't buy restored items, just that you
should be accurately informed as to how much restoration the item
has had, either by the seller, or by you, examining the item in the
way described above. Once you know the truth, you can better decide
how much to pay.
*A map file or other storage equipment - As we all know, movie paper
can be very valuable, so why not store it in a way that best
protects your investment? A map file is a great way to do this if
you have space because it allows you to store one-sheet-size and
smaller posters unfolded and flat. Boxes or tubes are also
acceptable if you don't have the space (or funds) for a large map
file.
--for more information about storage, please go the following link:
"Did you know... that many people have different views on how to
best store their movie paper collection?" at
https://www.emovieposter.com/tips_archive.php?id=409&searchterms=best%20store
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*A digital camera or phone with an excellent built-in camera -
Either is an invaluable tool for when you want to get advice from
someone online about your posters or share images of your favorite
posters with the world OR if you want to offer items for sale
*Spreadsheet or database software - A great tool for cataloging
one's collection (and there are free ones such as LibreOffice or
GoogleDocs). You will have to have a little higher level of computer
expertise to easily use such software (although, we hear GoogleDocs
makes things fairly easy), but enlisting the help of a "computer
nerd" family member can get you on the path to using this software.
You may also be able to find commercial "collection" software to aid
you in cataloging your collection, but we don't know of any good
software that is specifically dedicated to movie paper.
NOTE: Copies of the last two items above (digital photos of your
collection AND your collection list in your online software) need to
be stored somewhere completely separate from your collection!
Otherwise in the event of a disaster, you will not have proof of
what you owned, but if you DO have both of these, you will have an
excellent chance of filing (and collecting) on an insurance claim.
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