Soaking question

[ullmandds]

Does anyone know if soaking an exhibit card could "cure" something like this? See ridiculously large image below.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

It might help some but I don't know if you could totally eliminate the wave.

[glchen]

I'd try to soak it and put it under a stack of heavy books for a while.

[Cardboard Junkie]

Just wondering if "soakers" are aware that soaking a card will change the ph of the cardboard and accelerate pyrolysis? Paper conservators always add certain chemicals to their soaking solutions to reduce this effect.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

Just wondering if "soakers" are aware that soaking a card will change the ph of the cardboard and accelerate pyrolysis? Paper consevators always add certain chemicals to their soaking solutions to reduce this effect.

Seriously? Pyrolysis? Are you making this sh$t up?

[Cardboard Junkie]

Absolutely not making it up. (lots of videos on youtube about paper conservation by professionals) check them out.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Seriously? Pyrolysis? Are you making this sh$t up?

No, he isn't making the term up. But it seems as long as you don't boil, or ignite, your cards you should be ok.


From Wiki-

Pyrolysis is a type of thermolysis, and is most commonly observed in organic materials exposed to high temperatures. It is one of the processes involved in charring wood, starting at 200–300 °C (390–570 °F),.

I would also not recommend grilling, baking or frying your cards .

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