Flash #123 Comic Book Conservation Project Ep. 5
In this video I continue the comic book conservation project for this copy of Flash 123, the first appearance of the Golden Age Flash in the Silver Age, and the first acknowledgement of an alternate reality in which the Golden Age heroes exist, which is the beginning of the multiverse concept in comic books. It was published in September 1961 by DC Comics and credited to writer Gardner Fox and artist Carmine Infantino.
In today’s video we complete work on stain removal, using concurrent hydrogen peroxide and photo bleaching, with deacidification. I review the literature that influenced the development of my methods and provide references for the scientific support of this approach, including why i NEVER use Chloramine T, and why you shouldn't either.
These techniques are considered archival and when executed properly do not trigger purple or restored label when submitting your comic books to CGC.
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Literature list for dangers of using Chloramine T for paper conservation:
1. Burgess, H. D.: The stabilization of cellulosic fibres by borohydride derivatives. In: Preprints to the 96h triennial meeting of ICOM-CC, Ottawa; Paris: ICOM, 1981: 81/14/12.
2. Burgess, H.D.: Practical considerations for conservation bleaching. J. IIC-Canadian Group 13 (1988):11−26.
3. Daniels, V.: The elimination of bleaching agents from paper. The Paper Conservator 1 (1976): 9−11.
4. Hey M (1977) Paper bleaching: its simple chemistry and working procedures. Pap Conserv 2:10-23.
5. Lienardy A, Van Damme P (1988) Bibliographical survey of the bleaching of paper. Restaurator 9:178-198
List of materials and tools I use for cleaning and pressing comic books and links to purchase them on Amazon:
Resource Books
Comic Book CPR: amzn.to/3OVR9fe
Comic Book Stain Removal and Whitening: amzn.to/3d9kPIE
Comic Book Pressing and Cleaning: A How To Guide: amzn.to/3BRu4Hw
Equipment
Tusy Press: amzn.to/3YqNzjt
10X Magnifying lamp with LED ring light: amzn.to/3XTnPMH
UV LED Flashlight for detecting Restoration: amzn.to/3SGrSbh
3M P95 Respirator for use with organic solvents: amzn.to/3DdqE1B
Dry Cleaning Tools
Pentel Clic Eraser that i prefer: amzn.to/3A7d5jo
Refills for Pentel Clic Eraser: amzn.to/3p9kSHe
Staedler Mars Vinyl Eraser: amzn.to/3BUGDC1
Prismacolor Magic Rub White Block Eraser: amzn.to/3zNq5Ju
Kneaded Eraser: amzn.to/3bHeQdL
Absorene Putty: amzn.to/3djmxr4
Mini Eraser: amzn.to/3QhxAzE
Prismacolor Art Gum Eraser: amzn.to/3JGchoQ
Dotting tools for hand-working creases and dents: amzn.to/3Abampe
Sticker Removal Tool: amzn.to/3Pbg2Uj
LEDs for Photo Bleaching: amzn.to/3AaEb9d
Galvanized Wire for making staples: amzn.to/3QNXZol
Magazine Backer Boards: amzn.to/3S6h6KQ
65 lb Card Stock: amzn.to/3MwBtQa
Strathmore Bristol Paper for pressing: amzn.to/3qAQb1q
Aluminum plate for pressing: amzn.to/3EDDZlv
Crepe Square Eraser: amzn.to/3Dlq4ym
Wet Cleaning Tools
Un-Du: amzn.to/3dmQSok
Mister spray bottle, darkened for H2O2: amzn.to/3nqKT70
Photography tray for wet cleaning: amzn.to/3dgpUyQ
Non-woven polyester sheet or Remay for wet cleaning: amzn.to/3ZpnOPB
Ultra-Fine Stainless Steel Forceps: amzn.to/3N806CJ
Stainless Steel micro-spatula: amzn.to/3W0EBIc
Teflon-coated micro-spatula: amzn.to/3JGyJ19
Methyl Cellulose: amzn.to/3QhfL3y
Wheat Paste: amzn.to/3MXL2s2
Calcium Hydroxide: amzn.to/3zHXs0p
Bestine Solvent: amzn.to/3VpyYDi
Triton X-100: amzn.to/3GGg0Ch
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