Strengthening paper with Japanese tissue: conservation lamination technique 31 August 2026 Strengthening paper with Japanese tissue is one of the oldest and most valued conservation techniques used in... Find out more
Acid-free board for storing books and archival folders – how to store old books properly 27 August 2026 Old books do not deteriorate because they are old. They deteriorate because they are stored… Find out more
Washi – Japanese paper with a 1300-year tradition in the service of conservation 15 August 2026 Washi paper has accompanied Japanese culture for over thirteen centuries. For ages it served as a medium for calligraphy,… Find out more
Archival materials – a complete guide to protective book packaging 11 August 2026 Paper degrades slowly and irreversibly. The acidity of the substrate, moisture, light, and improper packaging mean that... Find out more
Paper bleaching – conservation methods and when (not) to do it 24 July 2026 Bleaching paper is one of the most controversial treatments in the conservation of library and archive collections. It allows… Find out more
Paper filling techniques – advanced conservation methods 21 July 2026 Filling paper losses is one of the most challenging stages in the conservation of documents, books, and archival materials. It requires… Find out more
Filmoplast® Tape – types, uses, and how to apply it correctly 10 July 2026 Filmoplast® tape is a specialist conservation material used for the repair, strengthening, and protection of paper, documents and… Find out more
Endpaper paper – types, selection, and technique for replacing endpapers in a book 7 July 2026 The endpaper is a structural element of a book that joins the block to the hard cover. Over the years, it remains... Find out more
How to deacidify paper at home? 26 June 2026 The crisp, brittle edges of 19th-century books, the brown stains on family letters, and the crumbling... Find out more
How to properly store old books? 19 June 2026 Have you found a childhood fairy tale in a beautiful, albeit damaged, binding in the attic? Or perhaps you collect antique... Find out more
