Dabbled in some amateur heat pressing 2 2

[stormflora]

I've got a massive collection of Chip 'n' Dale and Tom and Jerry comics, that I'll be heat pressing myself to improve the condition and grade of for my own collection. I just figured I'd have a little thread set up to show the results of my escapades. So far, I've only done one comic, after two beater comic tests. It will be a long journey, considering how long each comic needs during the cold press process.

Here is the very first one: Tom and Jerry #80. Cleaned and pressed. I gave it a GD prior to the operation, and now I think it's more like a GD+.

 

[JTD]

Nice results 

[stormflora]

Tom & Jerry #96. Cleaned and pressed. Before was roughly a GD+, now it's more like a VG-.

 

[stormflora]

I also did Tom & Jerry #99 last night, but because it was VG/VG+ to begin with, there wasn't really much room for improvement. I attached some shots of the most noticeable changes. I wouldn't self-grade it any higher than what it was before, due to other underlying issues that weigh down its grade. But it does look a bit more appealing.

Regardless, it's kind of fun fixing up these comics for conservation. I do apply some tape on the inside of some issues that are in really rough shape (tearing spines, ripped edges, etc., but that's because I don't want my comics to fall apart later down the road. I think I'm going to try some staple replacements once I have the opportunity.

Edited December 13, 2023 by stormflora

[BA773]

On 11/12/2023 at 18:58, stormflora said:

J'ai une énorme collection de bandes dessinées Chip 'n' Dale et Tom et Jerry, que je vais moi-même presser à chaud pour améliorer l'état et la qualité de ma propre collection. Je pensais juste que j'aurais un petit fil de discussion pour montrer les résultats de mes escapades. Jusqu'à présent, je n'ai fait qu'une seule bande dessinée, après deux tests de bande dessinée de batteur. Ce sera un long voyage, compte tenu du temps dont chaque bande dessinée a besoin pendant le processus de presse à froid.

Voici le tout premier : Tom et Jerry #80. Nettoyé et pressé. Je lui ai fait un GD avant l'opération, et maintenant je pense que c'est plutôt un GD+.

 

Great work. Congratulation.