MovieArt uses both Lineco Transparent Paper and Book Mending Tape, and also University Products Inc. Archival Document Repair Tape. Both of these were locally available at art supply houses here in Austin.
Kirby McDaniel On Jul 2, 2012, at 2:30 PM, Smith, Grey - 1367 wrote: > Heritage Movie Posters uses Lineco Transparent Paper and Book Mending Tissue, > Archival Quality PH neutral. It is self-adhesive and does not require > moistening. > It lifts very easily with the use of Bestine and is always used on the > backside of the poster. > I am unaware of any archival issues with it and is used by book and paper > archivists worldwide. > Once placed on a tear it is so thin that the poster can be folded or handled > as before the application but without further damage due to tears. > > > > From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Helmut Hamm > Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 9:38 AM > To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > Subject: Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY collector should consider > owning > > I disagree. Despite what the distributor says, Filmoplast Tape is NOT acid > free, and it is NOT safe to use on old paper stock. Depending on the paper > stock, if Filmoplast Tape is applied for a long time, there is a chance of > discoloration and bleeding. > > If you really want to repair your (valuable) posters yourself, I would much > rather recommend a gummed, japanese hinging paper, usually a rice or mulberry > paper. > > The best quality has pre-torn edges, Hayaku brand is an excellent product: > > http://www.mmdistributors.com/Hayaku-Japanese-Hinging-Paper-Tape-p/1726.htm > > Also, if using it, be sure to moisten it as lightly as possible. > > Helmut > > http://www.filmposter.net > > > > *Conservation Tape (P90 Filmoplast tape) - This is tape that is safe for use > on movie paper. You can use it on the back of items to secure tears. > > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com > ___________________________________________________________________ > How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List > Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu > 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: lists...@listserv.american.edu > 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: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.