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Apr 30 2013

Preservation Pencil in Action

Posted byNancy E. KraftPosted inBook & paper conservation, Materials, equipment and procedures

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Preservation Pencil View with Water TankThe Conservation lab recently acquired a Preservation Pencil from Preservation Equipment Ltd. It takes cold moisture from an ultrasonic humidifier and heats it to any desired temperature up to 100 C, producing a thin stream of fine, heated mist suitable for local humidification where it is not possible or desirable to humidify the entire object. Applications include flattening of folds and creases and removal of tapes and adhesives.Preservation Pencil Close Up

Appying humdification to remove old guard.
Appying humdification to remove old guard.

Flattening creases prior to digitizing item.
Flattening creases prior to digitizing item.