I really wish to know how, I really love my drawing and I really hope to keep them in good condition till forever.
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you can buy something called "acid-free" paper and I think that is the kind that won't yellow. . .
sweets on May 4th, 2008
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The best way to prevent yellowing is to keep them out of the light. That's why museums will have low lights and don't allow flash–it's the light that does the greatest damage. So, don't frame your work, but put it in an album (acid free) for viewing.
poppet on May 4th, 2008
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You need to buy non-acidic paper. It costs more, but is well worth the cost for preserving art.
iritadragon on May 4th, 2008
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If you've already drawn on a paper that's not "acid free" you're kind of stuck. I would take your drawing into an artist's supply shop and see if they have some kind of spray-on sealant (like Krylon) that could protect your drawing a little bit more. Since i don't know much about what media you're using that's just a guess - let them guide you as to what to do.
Beginning with an acid free paper is the best way to go if you're hoping to keep your drawings looking good for a long time. Lot's of art stores sell it labeled acid free so there's no guessing.
Light damage is actually different from acidic damage, although equally destructive! Acid paper will sort of chemically eat through the paper itself, whereas light can fade and destroy the image.
You could put it behind UV (Ultra-violet) protective glass or plexi-glass and that would help, as would keeping it out of direct sunlight. I just saw a premade frame at a big craft store that said it was UV safe - it used to be a lot harder to find and more expensive.
Besides keeping them in low light museums also change out their works on paper to protect them.
Good Luck, G.
Grisabella on May 4th, 2008
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The only way to really keep a drawing from becoming yellowed is to use acid free paper when you first do the drawing or if you already have some drawings that were created on paper that isn't acid free, then the only way to really keep it from yellowing is to first off keep the papers out of heat and direct sunlight as much as possible. Heat and sun are the number one causes of paper yellowing and aging then becoming brittle, also I would keel it away from any extreme temptrature including cold which can sometimes cause it to yellow even though the paper will be slower to yellow then from heat and sunlight. Next, keep your drawings away from all moisture, even though I'm sure you're doing a great job of that already, any type of moisture is apt to cause the acid in the paper to react and age the paper and yellow it quicker, it would be a good idea to possibly put then in protective plastic sheets that you can get from art magazines or sometimes your local arts and crafts stores, such as Micheal's will have these sheets. Well, good luck to you and I hope that this helps you as much as it has helped me over the years!
Edward ein on May 4th, 2008
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First you need to buy better paper. It needs to be acid free. If you want it to last forever, then it should be 100% rag content.
But to help you with an existing problem, buy Krylon fixative with a uv protectant and then frame you art under conservation clear glass.
It is the lignon and acids in wood pulp used to paper making that turns the paper yellow with time. All wood based paper has acids, but "acid free" paper is buffered to prevent the yellowing for quite some time.
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you can buy something called "acid-free" paper and I think that is the kind that won't yellow. . .
The best way to prevent yellowing is to keep them out of the light. That's why museums will have low lights and don't allow flash–it's the light that does the greatest damage. So, don't frame your work, but put it in an album (acid free) for viewing.
You need to buy non-acidic paper. It costs more, but is well worth the cost for preserving art.
If you've already drawn on a paper that's not "acid free" you're kind of stuck. I would take your drawing into an artist's supply shop and see if they have some kind of spray-on sealant (like Krylon) that could protect your drawing a little bit more. Since i don't know much about what media you're using that's just a guess - let them guide you as to what to do.
Beginning with an acid free paper is the best way to go if you're hoping to keep your drawings looking good for a long time. Lot's of art stores sell it labeled acid free so there's no guessing.
Light damage is actually different from acidic damage, although equally destructive! Acid paper will sort of chemically eat through the paper itself, whereas light can fade and destroy the image.
You could put it behind UV (Ultra-violet) protective glass or plexi-glass and that would help, as would keeping it out of direct sunlight. I just saw a premade frame at a big craft store that said it was UV safe - it used to be a lot harder to find and more expensive.
Besides keeping them in low light museums also change out their works on paper to protect them.
Good Luck, G.
The only way to really keep a drawing from becoming yellowed is to use acid free paper when you first do the drawing or if you already have some drawings that were created on paper that isn't acid free, then the only way to really keep it from yellowing is to first off keep the papers out of heat and direct sunlight as much as possible. Heat and sun are the number one causes of paper yellowing and aging then becoming brittle, also I would keel it away from any extreme temptrature including cold which can sometimes cause it to yellow even though the paper will be slower to yellow then from heat and sunlight. Next, keep your drawings away from all moisture, even though I'm sure you're doing a great job of that already, any type of moisture is apt to cause the acid in the paper to react and age the paper and yellow it quicker, it would be a good idea to possibly put then in protective plastic sheets that you can get from art magazines or sometimes your local arts and crafts stores, such as Micheal's will have these sheets. Well, good luck to you and I hope that this helps you as much as it has helped me over the years!
First you need to buy better paper. It needs to be acid free. If you want it to last forever, then it should be 100% rag content.
But to help you with an existing problem, buy Krylon fixative with a uv protectant and then frame you art under conservation clear glass.
It is the lignon and acids in wood pulp used to paper making that turns the paper yellow with time. All wood based paper has acids, but "acid free" paper is buffered to prevent the yellowing for quite some time.