How do I store a signed album?
Take the CD out before doing anything.
- Grab a magazine sleeve & have the shorter side facing you.
- Have your album’s back facing you then put it in the sleeve.
- Try to take out all the air inside & fold down the flap then tape it down.
How do you preserve an autograph on paper?
To build a collection of long-lasting autographs, ask people to write their signatures on a sheet of alkaline buffered paper or archival cotton bond paper using an archival pen such as a Pigma Micron pen. Temperature and relative humidity play a major role in preservation.
How do you preserve signed memorabilia?
Whether displayed or stored, keep the autograph away from direct sun. Even lamps and overhead lights can cause fading. The piece should be stored or displayed in a room that has consistent humidity and temperature. If you do not display the item, purchase archival tissue paper to wrap the fabric.
How do you preserve Sharpie autographs?
Store your autographed memorabilia in a glass case or picture frame with the highest UV protection you can find. Sunlight is the most damaging element to autographs; ultraviolet rays cause items to fade quickly when exposed to light. Avoid displaying items in direct sunlight.
How do I frame an autographed photo?
You can either frame it the same size as your photo — most signed photographs are 8 by 10 — or put a mat around it. Mats are the thick paper type border that can be placed around your picture in any color. Mats keep the photo from sticking to the glass.
How can I protect my signed photos?
It’s crucial that you frame your signed autographs and photos with acid-free mats, paper, and other materials that are specifically designed to preserve paper items. We suggest finding a deep-set frame so that you can mount or display your autographed photos while preventing them from touching the frame’s glass.
How do you make an autograph not fade?
quick. TIP: Keep your autograph in a darker room and at no point in the day should your autograph come into any direct light. Keep your autograph in a room that stays predominantly dark so increase the lifespan of your signature! THE #2 REASON YOUR AUTOGRAPH IS FADING IS THE MATERIAL IT IS SIGNED ON!