Since so many people have inquired about Leaf Casting

[Thanos71]

Leaf casting has been around for manyyyyyy years tc33, first time ive seen it introduced to comic books through.

 

The first example I saw was around 1990ish (maybe a year or two earlier) at Million Year Picnic in Cambridge, MA. It was an EC horror comic where the interior pages had some leaf casted areas that were not retouched. The texture was a little coarser than the original pages and there was an odd gray tint to them. But I was impressed with how seamless the fills were.

Yes, Leafcasting is not new, and it's not "technology" driven, either.

 

The results are directly related to the skill and experience of the conservator.

[Boba]

This thread gets the "Topic of the Week" stamp of approval (thumbs u

[joeypost]

From now on, I will refer to Kenny as Zeus or Odin.

[Conan_Aficionado]

leaf casting is the most fascinating aspect of restoration. I'm on the fence on restoration but it's some amazing work you guys do to repair these books.

[Boba]

 

 

I'd almost choose leave the Action cover as it is, with the "raw" leaf-casting un-color touched.

They're beautiful. Certainly superior compared to the original tattered halves.

[ashsaytr]

wow

[chromium]

From now on, I will refer to Kenny as Zeus or Odin.

 

It's like seeing Guttenberg in action (not Steve )

[comicparadox]

From now on, I will refer to Kenny as Zeus or Odin.

 

It's like seeing Guttenberg in action (not Steve )

 

I thought this thread was about leaf casting. Why do you want to know about plastic injection molding?

[John R]

From now on, I will refer to Kenny as Zeus or Odin.

 

Would that make you Thor?

[Ze-man]

From now on, I will refer to Kenny as Zeus or Odin.

 

It's like seeing Guttenberg in action (not Steve )

 

I thought this thread was about leaf casting. Why do you want to know about plastic injection molding?

 

I am probably going to regret posting this somewhat top secret stuff.

 

But for those who want to see the process in action, here is a photo of me at my leaf casting station.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mac Man]

I see the process has aged you a bit Kenny!

 

P.S. I'll post up a mini-report of how the book is holding up shortly! A few chores to do first and boy to put down for a nap

[comics_ross]

Amazing

 

This is a great way some terrific comics to be safed and enjoyed