What is Acid Free? For paper or adhesives to be acid free it must be pH
- neutral which is 7.0 or higher. Acid-free paper will keep its color
and not yellow over time. Acid-free adhesive or glue will not cause chemical
degradation to your paper, photos or memorabilia. Any material that contains
acid will destroy your photos. For definitions of other important
scrapbooking terms click here Glossary
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Paper |
- Papers used in your scrapbook should be acid-free, lignin-free and
buffered. There are many types and styles of papers to choose from.
Selecting your papers from a reputable scrapbook or art store should ensure
that they will be safe for your album.
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Ink |
- Since journaling your scrapbook is as important as the photos, the
ink use to tell the stories also should be safe. My favorite pens
to use are Micron pens by Sakura. This pens come in a variety of tips and
are also waterproof and fade resistant.
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GellyRoll.com Home Page by Sakura of America |
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Adhesives |
- Adhesives should also be acid-free since they will be touching both
the photo and the album. There are many different types of adhesives.
Choosing the type you like best is most important. You may want to
try different types before you settle on a favorite. This site provides
helpful product reviews on the various adhesives that are available.
Scrapbooking
Adhesives Reviews
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