Re: cleaning stereo views-HOLD IT!

[P3D Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 01:21 PM 27/5/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Bert van Dijk wrote:
>>I know I can clean most of the views with plain ol' H2O, but what do I do
>>about the mounts?
>
>You can gently clean albumen prints with one part ammonia/20 parts
>distilled water, on a cotton swab.  


Please don't advise newbies to try this technique. As a photo restorationist
with over 20 years under the belt, this is the best way to destroy a
priceless albumen print. Most old albumen surfaces will have damage to the
surface, such as cracks or scratches. Too much moisture for too long a
period will literally lift of the image when the swab is applied. It is
possible to use this, but only with adequate training and a lot of practice.

If you have to clean an albumen print, try a very soft art eraser first, and
avoid and areas with visible damage. Water based cleaning should only be
attempted by expert hands.



Sam


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