#tapeisevil

[bigriverbindery]

As we head into the gift giving holidays, please remember that tape belongs on wrapping paper, not on your books. #bookconservation #bookrepair #taperemoval #tapeisevil #guildofbookworkers #bookbinding #bookarts (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck4C5GTJbjh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ndpreservation]

Preservation Week Thursday Tip of the Day

Why do conservators hate tape? Pressure-sensitive tapes (like Scotch tape, duct tape, masking tape) have aggressive adhesives and bad aging properties. Chemicals in the tape can stain and degrade paper materials over time, and often tape is stronger than the object it is stuck to, causing damage during removal. Rule of thumb: if you want your object to stand the test of time, talk to a conservator about better options for mending, and hold off on a quick-fix with tape.

Don't forget the ALCTS webinar Preservation Week: Caring for Family Keepsakes is TODAY at 2pm.  Sign-up here to receive your access link.

Tomorrow stop by our Preservation Week table in the Hesburgh library concourse from 12-2. Liz and Neil will be onsite to share our work with Preventive Preservation.

[msulconservationlab]

Last week I posted a photo of a book “repaired” with electrical tape. @psarchives wanted to see an after photo, and I accepted the challenge! The electrical tape was removed with a heated spatula, and then the crumbly spine was backed with tissue to hold it together. It’s no longer attached to the book, but is safe inside an enclosure. - Bexx #specialcollections #bookrepair #bookconservation #bookstagram #taperemoval #tapeisevil (at MSU Libraries)

[bigriverbindery]

I’m going to loose my Joy of Cooking until all this tape is removed from this cookbook. Packing tape, masking tape, clear tape. It’s going to be a long day. #bookrepair #bookconservation #bookbinding #cookbook #tapeisevil #bookarts #guildofbookworkers (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CklVCUFrS9E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bigriverbindery]

At least they tried to match the color with this duct tape. It’s all coming off and I’ll be spending my time before American Thanksgiving removing the adhesive residue. #bookconservation #bookrepair #taperemoval #adhesivetape #tapeisevil #bookarts (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClRKL4Xrtfg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bigriverbindery]

There’s nothing like some pressure sensitive tape to make your evening. This is the start of the tape removal from a wedding album from the 1980s. It’s going to be a long night. #tapeisevil #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #taperemoval (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cke7i31sD15/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bigriverbindery]

We thought we’d share this book for halloween, but this home repair didn’t scare us too much. Then we opened the book and got a good fright with this tape repair between the pages. Happy Halloween and please don’t use tape. #bookconservation #bookrepair #dontusetape #tapeisevil #bookbinding #bookarts (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYs1VFLGUr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bigriverbindery]

Another day, another Bible with tape on it. Starting the day with a warm stream of air to soften adhesives for removal. It’s good to get this out of the way early before the day warms up. Scotch tape is never good, please don’t put it on your books. #bookconservation #tapeisevil #bookrepair #biblerepair #bookbinding #bookarts #taperemoval #atlantabookarts (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeD8Y0huNN_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bigriverbindery]

Andrew is back in the shop this week after his teaching gig (vacation?). We’ve layed out a little tape removal to welcome him back onto the swing of things. #tapeisevil #taperemoval #bookconservation #paperconservation #stickystuff (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYJtD-JF3D/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bigriverbindery]

That will leave a mark. Someone used some scotch tape when doing a home repair, and now we’re dealing with the crusty deterioration. Please don’t use tape on your books. #tapeisevil #pressuresensitivetape #tapestain #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY6pMnvrLif/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bigriverbindery]

Corinne is battling tape in the shop while the workshop is happening. Wish her luck. ……. Posted @withregram • @thecorinneb A bit of tape removal in the shop today. PSA: DONT TAPE YOUR BOOKS!! Please? #bookbinders #tapeisevil #conservation (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbFx1VBOOVz/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bigriverbindery]

It’s going to be a nice weekend here in Atlanta. Remember, if you’re going out and will need athletic tape, don’t use it on your books. #bookconservation #bookrepair #tapeisevil #adhesivetape #itwillwaituntilmonday (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CasoyHMJkw1/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bigriverbindery]

White, silver, and black duct tape all on the same book! I think I’ll be used to the sound of the air pencil when I’m done. We use heated air to soften the adhesive so we can remove the carrier before tackling the adhesive. #tapeisevil #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts #brokenbible #atlantabookarts (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSpPWqRrXKn/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bigriverbindery]

It’s Friday afternoon and I have miles of tape to remove. Thank god the AC works in here, this hot air pencil is pretty hot. I’m looking forward to a cold beer when it’s done. #bookrepair #tapeisevil #bookconservation #paperconservation #taperemoval #atlantabookarts (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAipEFJu3B/?igshid=m6iek4tv55id

[bigriverbindery]

Another day, another book full of tape. Trying to remove the tape from this early journal for an upcoming exhibit. The book was stiff and the pages broke, but first we tackle the adhesive tape. #tapeisevil #bookconservation #bookrepair #taperemoval #atlantabookarts (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGVZiIcpiSJ/?igshid=slh2oikgr9ba

[bigriverbindery]

Some nights are harder than others. Back in the shop to remove four types of tape from bible pages. I think it’s going to be a long night. #bookconservation #bookrepair #tapeisevil #taperemoval #atlantabookarts (at Big River Bindery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Q06mRJX2R/?igshid=q4fo2x7ywa8k