I'm impressed. I have many of my late brother's etching prints, some of which were produced in the 70's. A few are now showing some small 'foxing'/ brown spot marks and I'd like to renovate these prior to selling them.
How did you do the pressing to avoid pressing the indent? I am tempted to try this washing method with an old etching I have but the paper is not very rigid and I'm scared of getting creases that that then I would need to press out destroying the nice bessel of the etching drawing on the paper.
The indent is done under such immense pressure from the press that pressing it between the boards does not affect it. All original indentations stay in place.
I'm impressed. I have many of my late brother's etching prints, some of which were produced in the 70's. A few are now showing some small 'foxing'/ brown spot marks and I'd like to renovate these prior to selling them.
Great to see this. I've begun selling off parts of my collections - and coming across some prints showing age, foxing. Thank You for your insights.
How did you do the pressing to avoid pressing the indent? I am tempted to try this washing method with an old etching I have but the paper is not very rigid and I'm scared of getting creases that that then I would need to press out destroying the nice bessel of the etching drawing on the paper.
The indent is done under such immense pressure from the press that pressing it between the boards does not affect it. All original indentations stay in place.
Can you clarify the water bath solution formula? Presumably with ethanol?
Regards,
John
I have a print from the 20’s 6:43 It is a SF Ferry city of Sacramento water stained including dirt what would you suggest?
The same method - water and sunlight fixes everything - no need for chemicals.
Is that just normal water? I have a large T Welch paper print that has darkened.
Yes just normal water from the tap.
is it distilled water?
Normal water from the tap.
Is it possible to send a photo?