Conservation/Safe Keeping Forum

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Sticky: Moth prevention...by Paul R by Ralph P Started by Ralph P, 01-06-2008, 12:21 PM	45 responses 25,038 views 0 likes	Last Post by Paul R. 01-16-2021, 08:27 PM
Sticky: A guide to archival storage products (plastic)...by Paul R by Ralph P Started by Ralph P, 12-24-2007, 08:14 AM	16 responses 15,539 views 0 likes	Last Post by Peter II 11-23-2020, 04:47 AM
Sticky: Archival flag/banner storage system by Ralph P Started by Ralph P, 07-26-2008, 05:59 PM	16 responses 22,350 views 1 like	Last Post by akriener 03-30-2020, 12:39 PM
Sticky: Poll - How do you photograph your collection... by Ralph P Started by Ralph P, 02-21-2006, 08:12 PM	59 responses 91 views 0 likes	Last Post by STG44 01-14-2020, 04:29 PM
Sticky: Archival mounting to preserve medals and ribbons...by Paul R by Ralph P Started by Ralph P, 02-09-2008, 06:42 PM	19 responses 21,194 views 0 likes	Last Post by joelhall 09-14-2017, 10:38 AM
Sticky: Mildew, Humidity, Moths, Silverfish, Hair Eating Beatles: Crash Course 101...By PaulR by Ralph P Started by Ralph P, 01-06-2008, 11:52 AM	21 responses 27,966 views 0 likes	Last Post by Joseph Reavis 08-21-2017, 07:59 AM
Sticky: Conservator restored SS poster by Michael Fay Started by Michael Fay, 03-07-2012, 02:43 AM	5 responses 8,048 views 0 likes	Last Post by Hilton 01-01-2017, 11:25 PM
Humidity and temperature by Hans Kristian Started by Hans Kristian, 10-14-2016, 11:03 AM	22 responses 3,539 views 0 likes	Last Post by o.r.k. 11-14-2016, 02:36 AM
Help - How to remove over paint without damaging original paint by mpitruzzello Started by mpitruzzello, 11-07-2016, 05:47 PM	6 responses 876 views 0 likes	Last Post by cricketchris44 11-11-2016, 09:25 PM
How to use a UV blacklight to check ribbons by Priedel78 Started by Priedel78, 11-02-2016, 03:38 PM	2 responses 1,106 views 0 likes	Last Post by Priedel78 11-02-2016, 04:24 PM
Tape by Scott A. Hess Started by Scott A. Hess, 10-16-2016, 05:52 PM	2 responses 868 views 0 likes	Last Post by Scott A. Hess 10-18-2016, 01:54 AM
Plastic capsules by Barzini Started by Barzini, 10-12-2016, 07:57 AM	2 responses 904 views 0 likes	Last Post by Seiler 10-14-2016, 09:22 AM
Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918, cleaning. by Materia Started by Materia, 10-06-2016, 01:28 PM	0 responses 993 views 0 likes	Last Post by Materia 10-06-2016, 01:28 PM
Helmet conservation by V.I.D. Started by V.I.D., 09-29-2016, 07:35 PM	7 responses 1,723 views 0 likes	Last Post by V.I.D. 10-02-2016, 03:38 PM
How to make engraving/scratching readable? by Rik Started by Rik, 05-17-2016, 06:19 AM	2 responses 1,244 views 0 likes	Last Post by keifer kahn 09-28-2016, 06:12 AM
Preservation and display of old fragile sturmfahne by The Other Brian Started by The Other Brian, 09-27-2016, 12:33 PM	1 response 1,052 views 0 likes	Last Post by keifer kahn 09-28-2016, 05:57 AM
Removing felt tip/permanent marker from blanket? by GR916/15/14 Started by GR916/15/14, 09-17-2016, 10:54 AM	7 responses 1,688 views 0 likes	Last Post by 90th Light 09-21-2016, 11:02 PM
Medals and Badges by Richard D Started by Richard D, 01-04-2016, 12:08 PM	6 responses 2,666 views 0 likes	Last Post by Jay V. 08-24-2016, 04:15 PM
Best way to preserve an autographed photo, but still display it ? by starikurac Started by starikurac, 10-28-2014, 11:39 AM	8 responses 2,694 views 0 likes	Last Post by Brig 08-06-2016, 12:35 PM
Restoring my Original Ledermantel by Jerome Healy Started by Jerome Healy, 07-28-2016, 10:04 AM	8 responses 1,796 views 0 likes	Last Post by praubal 07-30-2016, 02:33 PM
Restoring/resoldering my 1870 EK2 by Thomas Bendixen Started by Thomas Bendixen, 07-24-2016, 09:19 AM	9 responses 1,679 views 0 likes	Last Post by Montgomery Burns 07-25-2016, 03:42 AM
tape removal by Bern Started by Bern, 07-03-2016, 05:31 PM	5 responses 1,461 views 0 likes	Last Post by Bern 07-23-2016, 02:02 PM
Lost Berlin Art by merdock Started by merdock, 05-31-2016, 03:07 PM	9 responses 3,105 views 0 likes	Last Post by HAF 06-14-2016, 10:37 PM
Conservative-restoration of oxidized Neusilber buckles by Joda Started by Joda, 06-09-2016, 12:30 PM	2 responses 1,118 views 0 likes	Last Post by Joda 06-10-2016, 01:17 PM
Mannequin Repair by nd164th Started by nd164th, 05-04-2016, 12:07 PM	10 responses 2,345 views 0 likes	Last Post by pak 40 06-10-2016, 09:32 AM
Help identifying an Unwanted Guest... by Kengir Started by Kengir, 05-29-2015, 11:01 PM	5 responses 3,060 views 0 likes	Last Post by WWIIMARTIN 05-26-2016, 01:42 PM
Styrofoam Display Torsos. by M.Rimmer Started by M.Rimmer, 01-22-2014, 12:39 PM	21 responses 5,174 views 0 likes	Last Post by The Jackal 05-22-2016, 11:01 AM
How to handle photoalbums by Aqu Started by Aqu, 01-28-2015, 10:31 AM	2 responses 1,690 views 0 likes	Last Post by Brig 04-24-2016, 08:52 PM
Renn Wax & Shells by 29THPZG Started by 29THPZG, 04-18-2016, 07:55 PM	0 responses 1,055 views 0 likes	Last Post by 29THPZG 04-18-2016, 07:55 PM
Any solution to repair this by Abigor81 Started by Abigor81, 03-20-2016, 12:23 PM	4 responses 1,312 views 0 likes	Last Post by Seigfried 04-01-2016, 03:34 PM
Best way to clean a sword by BrianK Started by BrianK, 03-17-2016, 09:28 PM	6 responses 1,687 views 0 likes	Last Post by ENGLISH BOB 03-29-2016, 01:13 PM
Ribbon Bar - Removing Verdigris? by Wolfhounds Started by Wolfhounds, 03-08-2016, 06:33 PM	2 responses 1,249 views 0 likes	Last Post by Nische 03-28-2016, 04:23 PM
Storing medals by avenger Started by avenger, 04-11-2015, 04:01 PM	29 responses 6,123 views 0 likes	Last Post by o.r.k. 03-21-2016, 04:27 AM
How to safely remove paint from presstoff? by Rheinmetall Started by Rheinmetall, 03-20-2016, 08:16 AM	0 responses 879 views 0 likes	Last Post by Rheinmetall 03-20-2016, 08:16 AM
Rust removal and conservation by Hafke77 Started by Hafke77, 02-24-2016, 07:03 PM	8 responses 1,999 views 0 likes	Last Post by Hafke77 02-28-2016, 02:48 PM
Victorian Peaked cap restoration by Seigfried Started by Seigfried, 02-22-2016, 06:50 PM	3 responses 1,028 views 0 likes	Last Post by Seigfried 02-24-2016, 04:16 PM
lint roller waffenrock by echoe Started by echoe, 02-06-2016, 06:53 PM	6 responses 1,544 views 0 likes	Last Post by echoe 02-23-2016, 10:05 PM
help tacking up uniform in display box by Glenn Barbaritz Started by Glenn Barbaritz, 02-11-2016, 08:55 AM	2 responses 1,232 views 0 likes	Last Post by DrCMH 02-20-2016, 01:35 AM
Cap Wreath Repair by LuftMike Started by LuftMike, 02-04-2016, 08:39 PM	4 responses 1,342 views 0 likes	Last Post by echoe 02-09-2016, 11:28 PM
Restoring old postcards by Askold Started by Askold, 12-04-2015, 10:20 AM	2 responses 1,825 views 0 likes	Last Post by DanielC 02-05-2016, 02:01 AM
Cockade Repair Suggestions? by Robert Shoaf Started by Robert Shoaf, 10-09-2015, 12:46 PM	5 responses 1,478 views 0 likes	Last Post by tgn 01-25-2016, 06:14 PM
Restoration versus Refurbishing by Freiwillige1813 Started by Freiwillige1813, 10-25-2015, 10:13 AM	25 responses 4,301 views 0 likes	Last Post by Freiwillige1813 01-20-2016, 09:13 AM
Removing glue from wool uniform? by M.Rimmer Started by M.Rimmer, 12-31-2015, 05:37 AM	2 responses 1,156 views 0 likes	Last Post by Hans Kristian 01-01-2016, 04:35 PM
Ren wax coating- how long does it last? by o.r.k. Started by o.r.k., 10-20-2015, 05:22 AM	18 responses 4,008 views 0 likes	Last Post by Seiler 12-20-2015, 02:00 PM
Restauration / preservation of award documents by Thomas H Started by Thomas H, 11-29-2015, 07:16 AM	2 responses 1,228 views 0 likes	Last Post by Thomas H 12-06-2015, 09:11 AM
Medal and documentation storage box by ReiseReise Started by ReiseReise, 11-13-2015, 07:34 AM	8 responses 2,640 views 0 likes	Last Post by ReiseReise 11-30-2015, 11:15 AM
Soldbuch acid free cover by Michael73 Started by Michael73, 09-12-2015, 05:08 AM	9 responses 2,256 views 0 likes	Last Post by Hans Kristian 11-28-2015, 03:39 AM