A conservation technique used to stabilize fragile or deteriorating paper. Using a fully reversible, acid-free adhesive, your piece is mounted to a stretched canvas frame lined with acid-free paper. This process can improve the visual appearance of the poster by smoothing out creases and folds, making it more suitable for display. The linen backing provides extra protection against environmental factors and helps slow the aging process. Our linen backing process includes washing the paper with a mild detergent to clean and remove impurities.

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We use a safe and gentle conservation-grade bleach. This process can help lighten paper color that has darkened due to high acid content. It can also brighten dulled inks and remove water stains and spots caused by foxing.

This process offers the same benefits as linen backing without the weight of a canvas backing. Paper backing is ideal for smaller items that require minimal reinforcement and are intended to be stored flat or framed for display. Our paper backing process includes washing the piece with a mild detergent to clean and remove impurities.

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A technique used to fix cosmetic issues such as missing paper, tears, missing color, faded color, and stains. We take a minimalist approach when performing restoration and use archival and water-based mediums and materials. Our team is great at color matching and can spot airbrush when necessary to achieve our client's desired results.

A conservation technique used to strengthen and stabilize paper that has become weak or brittle over time. This method involves applying a gelatin solution to the paper and temporarily adhering it to a board for drying. When removed from the board, it is flat without any visible backing. Our gelatin resizing process includes washing the paper with a mild detergent to clean and remove impurities.

Some tape is highly acidic and can cause tape stains if left on paper for a period of time. Using various tools and materials, we are able to remove tape and the adhesive residue that is left behind.