keeping newspaper clippings in a folder/book?

Question

Hi does anyone have any tips for how I can go about this?

Glue? Or sellotape?
Glue is easier but soaks the newspaper and there are so many different kinds, some don't stick at all!
The newspaper will begin to fade so maybe it would be better with some sort of laminated thing over it. How could I do that besides getting those plastic folders?

What size would be best for the book? Should I use a plastic folder with rings and get some thick cardboard, stick the clips on that?

I have no idea!

There will be a lot of clips, at least 1 per day. I'll be keeping it for a while until it's pretty full then giving it to someone. How can I get a good amount of clippings in some kind of folder without it being hella chunky or falling apart?

thanks

Answer 1

If you are planning on this project lasting a long time there are three things you should do. One is to buy an acid neutralising spray like Archival Mist or Krylon Make it Acid-Free (Krylon is cheaper)and spray each clipping. This will give them a much longer life and help them resist yellowing and fading. Then get yourself a top loading scrapbook album they are available in 8x8, 8.5x11 and 12x12 sizes and usually come with white pages on which you can stick you clippings and then put them inside the plastic sleeves where they will be free from finger prints and air born chemicals which will also affect their lifespan. The third thing is to only use acid-free adhesives to stick down your clipping. Craft stores like Jo-Ann's carry a variety of these adhesives in there scrapbook department. My advice is do not use glue sticks because in my experience they just don't stick well and I would never use those magnetic photo albums as they have a history of the adhesive leeching through your pictures over time. Preserving history is a great thing so it is worth the effort and expense to do it right.

Answer 2

Acid free glues are correct. I think the simplest is to use acid free photo mounts. They are small squares sticky both sides.These are readily available in craft shops stocking scrapbooking (memory albums) supplies or in most stationers or photography shops.

I don't think scrapbook albums are the best idea unless you want something very goodlooking because even the 12X12 may not be big enough unless you go with the photocopying idea and reduce the size at the same time orcut your clippings into two or more parts. A lot of clippings tend to have one or two long
columns. I would see if a local printer has some large black card and a couple of thicker cards for front and back covers. Get them to trim these to the size of the newspaper you are clipping from and to drill 4 holes across the top or down the left hand edge. Thread ribbon or raffia through each hole and tie in a bow or slip knot at the side of the book. This allows you to add more pages or change their order if necessary. Should the book get to heavy and unwieldy you can split it into vol.1 and vol. 2 easily.

You can decorate the covers with something on the theme of the clippings and laminate the front with an oversize piece of book covering film or clear Fablon. Fold the excess to the back and mitre the corners then stick a piece of heavy decorative paper slightly smaller than the cover over the back - use PVA glue for this.
Do the same for the back cover

Answer 3

Whilst photo albums are probably the easiest option, they are not acid free and so the paper will deteriorate and discolour over time. Two solutions to consider are

1. Photocopy the cuttings onto acid free paper or card. This will mean bleeding of the glue through the paper will not occur.
2. If you prefer to still use the original cuttings, I would get double sided tape which you can get on rolls from any craft shop. It's much easier to use and far less messy than glue.

Solutions for how to present them as a gift:
If you use card, why not have them all ring bound at Staples. It's really cheap and if the card is all the same size, then a book with a cover will look great. (The can also put a clear plastic front and back cover to make it look really professional. Give them a ring and they will tell you an estimated cost before you decide.

Hope this helps. :)

Answer 4

Use clear Contac paper to "laminate" your clippings. They will last much longer this way than if you glue or paste them into a book because exposure to air will cause them to yellow and become brittle and it only takes a short time for this process to begin. Contac paper is a lot less expensive than laminating pouches and doesn't need a laminating machine.

Answer 5

If you are going to have a lot of clippings, I would suggest you invest in a Xyron machine. Get a double sided laminate cartridge. The double sided laminate will prevent it articles from yellowing. Craft stores carry the Xyron machine and the cartridges. They also carry scrapbooks to hold your collection of articles.

Answer 6

buy one a photo album that you can just peel the plastic page back so you can lay your clippings down on the sticky board, then put the plastic page back in place. They are very inexpensive and your clippings will be nice and ready for display for others to see.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Beverly S.

Answer 7

why don't you consider using the little gummy things that stamp collectors use. Alternatively buy large format albums with the static selophane sheet that covers the page

good luck

Answer 8

Get some large photo albums , this should work fine and this will keep anything from messing them up . you can also get photo albums that are ready to go and some you can add extra leafs in them . they are great.