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Help with Preserving Signed Album with fading signatures
Hello All -
I have 3 albums that I have been displaying, with "UV" supposedly frames. These have not been in direct sunlight mind you. Over the years I have notices that the signatures have been fading. I know the damage is done, but what besides taking down and not displaying should I do to preserve these items. If I store them on the shelves out of light will that stop the damage or will these continue to fade. What is the best advice moving forward? 1 is signed with a Bic type felt pen and the 2 others are sharpie.
thanks so much with advice.
Mark Roberts
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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo
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Are they red? Images would be helpful. Indirect sunlight is harmful as well - UV radiation bounces.
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Permalink Reply by Mark Roberts
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Here are the photos -
The Paul McCartney hasn't really faded too bad, I just do not want it to start.
thanks
Mark
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It is visible. I'd get them out of the light.
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They are all put away. Is this a dumb question, Will the fading now stop?
thanks
Mark
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No, never a dumb question. Some inks do not fare well in the dark. Black Sharpies are "permanent" out of light, (blacks are rarely black but actually mixes of dark blues etc so with light...) while some metallics oxidize in the dark.
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Thanks Eric for taking the time.
Mark
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Sure. I did not see the Springsteen until now for some reason. That fade is due to time and oil based dyes I believe.
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Best thing to do for that one??
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To quote Spock "Remember."
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I guess my question is it won't get any worse if I store it away, The Springsteen, correct. "You have and will always be..."
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Permalink Reply by JMS1223
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I can actually see along the edges that the entire album has faded a little due to being framed/exposed to some kind of light. It’s a little darker along the edges.
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