[MOPO] new info - starch backing process

[JR]

I just heard from Jamie Mendez restoration that they use this "starch backing" process we've been hearing about. Their website is   http://www.restorationbyjm.com/   Apparently the process goes something like this:   1) The poster is put through a wash bath 2) Then a deacidifcation bath 3) Starch is applied to the back of the poster 4) While still wet, it is mounted by the starch on something called hollytex 5) When the poster has dried, the hollytex can be peeled off the back of the poster, leavng it flat. Not only is it deacidified, but apparently most of the fold lines are removed by this process (?) 6) I also get the impression that paper replacement can be done with this process as well, but I'm still not sure how if the backing is removed at the end.   The price for starch backing seems to be about the same as linen backing, maybe a little less, so there isn't a tremendous savings with this process -- but it does appear to be an intriguing option for those who want to clean, deacidifiy and remove folds from a poster without changing its "original state" as a collectible by gluing it to linen canvas.   I hope more information on this process is made public soon.   -- JR   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.