Older Art Sticky Back Help 0

[Dirtcheap31]

Hello,

I recently acquired a page that some has had poorly framed for over 30 years. The back is stick as it was stuck to what I believe was just regular large craft paper. Lucky it came off with only minor damage to the back of the art board. I am curious if anyone know any tricks to get the remaining stickiness off of the board. Also if there is not a good way any recommendations of what kind of backing to use to frame to do the least damage to the piece going forward? Appreciate the help!

[malvin]

On 6/26/2023 at 11:05 PM, Dirtcheap31 said:

Hello,

I recently acquired a page that some has had poorly framed for over 30 years. The back is stick as it was stuck to what I believe was just regular large craft paper. Lucky it came off with only minor damage to the back of the art board. I am curious if anyone know any tricks to get the remaining stickiness off of the board. Also if there is not a good way any recommendations of what kind of backing to use to frame to do the least damage to the piece going forward? Appreciate the help!

Is this a lower value page? and there is still some stickiness you want to get rid of? try rubbing it with an eraser.

If it is an expensive page, get a conservator.

Malvin

[Dirtcheap31]

On 6/26/2023 at 11:48 PM, malvin said:

Is this a lower value page? and there is still some stickiness you want to get rid of? try rubbing it with an eraser.

If it is an expensive page, get a conservator.

Malvin

Yeah it’s an expensive page early tank girl 

[KirbyCollector]

On 6/27/2023 at 2:01 PM, Dirtcheap31 said:

Yeah it’s an expensive page early tank girl 

GORDON G. CHRISTMAN

RESTORATION & CONSERVATION

330 SOUTH HORNE STREET APT L

OCEANSIDE CA 92054

1-760 458 2290

He's the go to guy for our stuff, now that the other guy is in jail

[alxjhnsn]

In the many threads on paper conservation, the names that recur the most were:
 

• Robert Dennis

agraphicstateofmind@verizon.net

http://www.agraphicstateofmind.com/

http://www.agraphicstateofmind.com/comic_art_restoration_service.html

Comic Art Restoration Service (on Facebook)

Robert has had legal difficulties and I cannot recommend him at this time.

• Gordon Christman

ggc2k@hotmail.com

Gordon doesn't seem to have a web presence, but his snail mail address and phone number are:

Gordon G. Christman

Restoration & Conservation

330 South Horne Street #L

Oceanside, CA 92054

TEL:  760 439 7970

CEL:  760 458 2290

 

• Tracey Heft - Eclipse Paper

trace@eclipsepaper.com

http://www.eclipsepaper.com

 

 

I've also had one recommendation for each of these:

• Paper:
  • Jonathan Derow - vetted for works on paper - http://www.jdconservation.com/
  • James Pascoe - https://www.jamespascoe.net/
  • Mark F McDermott - https://www.EarthshineStudios.com
  • Andrea Pitsch - apnyc@rcn.com 
• Paintings:
  • Jill Pratzon - amazing for works on board and canvas. HIGHLY recommended. - http://www.jillpratzon.com/

I would add that most major museums know of paper conservators. You might want to contact someone at a local museum and see if there is a conservator close to you.

 

 

 

[John E.]

I emailed Eclipse Paper on 10/31/21 asking for an estimate and I never received a response from them. 

[Dirtcheap31]

Used a eraser got most off the real bad sticky stuff off enough to where it will not not stick what we was on the back didn’t damage it for the last 30 years so figure the next 30 should be ok  thanks for all the input would restore it if the piece appreciates in value more to make it worth it but seems to be ok now… the eraser did leave some marks in the sense certain areas do look cleaners then others but I don’t think anyone would care much if I ever decided to let it go 

[hhills]

To remove the stickiness from the artboard, you can try using a gentle adhesive remover or solvents such as Goo Gone, rubbing alcohol, or mineral spirits. As for backing options for framing, I recommend you should use an Acid-free mat board because it provides a buffer between the artwork and the frame, preventing the artwork from touching the glass. Acid-free mat board is a good choice because it won't deteriorate or cause discoloration over time.
 

Edited July 10, 2023 by hhills

[malvin]

On 7/1/2023 at 10:26 PM, Dirtcheap31 said:

Used a eraser got most off the real bad sticky stuff off enough to where it will not not stick what we was on the back didn’t damage it for the last 30 years so figure the next 30 should be ok  thanks for all the input would restore it if the piece appreciates in value more to make it worth it but seems to be ok now… the eraser did leave some marks in the sense certain areas do look cleaners then others but I don’t think anyone would care much if I ever decided to let it go 

Yay, glad to hear my advice helped.

Malvin

[Sideshow Bob]

On 6/27/2023 at 2:01 PM, Dirtcheap31 said:

Yeah it’s an expensive page early tank girl 

 

On 7/19/2023 at 12:21 PM, malvin said:

Yay, glad to hear my advice helped.

Malvin

I'm dealing with the same on a 1980's Peanuts Sunday. The entire back is tacky with a universally applied adhesive from the former frame. My framer is working with a paper specialist to figure out next steps. I'll update here as I go through the process.

Bob