i have been drawing pictures on this certain type of paper...and after a couple weeks the paper has been turning yellow...is there a way to stop the paper from turning yellow??? and do you know why it might be turning yellow??
2007-03-12 13:35:19 · 2 answers · asked by rat_leg danny 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
The paper turns yellow because it is not acid-free. It will eventually disintegrate, just like an old book. Sometimes what you're using with it will accelerate the process, ie Sharpie markers.
You can stop the damage in some of your best drawings by using a product by Krylon called "Make It Acid-Free"
http://www.krylon.com/main/product_template.cfm?levelid=5&sub_levelid=8&productid=1731&content=product_details
It will "buffer" or neutralize the acid in the paper, but won't reverse any damage that has already occurred.
Next - go get some acid-free paper - it's easy to find and not all that expensive anymore.
2007-03-12 14:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by joyfulpaints 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It turns yellow because the paper is not acid and lignen free. It is strange that it has turned yellow so quickly. Are you using pen and ink? I found that those drawings yellowed much quicker than a pencil drawing, possibly because of the intensity of the ink. This was after at least a year though.
You should buy better paper if you want to preserve your drawings. Make sure it says acid and lignen free on the cover. Strathmore is a good brand.
2007-03-12 14:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by Contessa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋