TWO STUDIES IN PAPER CONSERVATION PRACTICE

Abstract

Two studies on the effects of paper conservation treatments. Study I: The effect of various adhesives used in paper conservation on the stability of water colors and inks. Testing was done on both sized and unsized papers, using methyl cellulose, carboxy-methyl cellulose, rice starch paste, PVA and acrylic resins. Carboxy-methyl cellulose proved to be the most satisfactory adhesive tested, being both workable and safe for use with inks tested. Study 2: The effects of various methods of dry cleaning on paper were studied using scanning electron microscopy. All papers showed residual particles of eraser after treatment.