I started scrapbooking in the last year and love it. As I have horrible handwriting, so I would like to use computer print-outs. I would also like to use photos printed at my computer. Here's the question. I know it's important to use acid and lignin free items in a scrapbook. Are computer printed items (such as photos and messages) scrapbook safe? Is it usually the paper or ink that is unsafe? If they aren't safe, is there a special safe photo-paper or ink available?
2007-05-05 20:00:47 · 4 answers · asked by azure 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
A lot depends on what kind of printer you use.
Most people use an ink-jet printer, where the ink will run when it gets wet.
If you use one of those, think again, because there are so many ways of your work getting damaged either before the book is made or by water, (damp,) getting in later.
If you use a laser printer check with your supplier or the website of your printer. I think most laser-printer inks will be safe enough.
Paper can be more of a problem, but spending a little more in a good shop will help you out there.
If you use an ink-jet printer you can still use a print-out for your texts, but have it photo-copied (xeroxed?) by a good machine.
2007-05-05 20:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by Willeke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I print all my good pictures. I usually do it at the end of the season for photo albums. I also print off a bunch of larger prints to change up the picture frames every now and then. I'm always picking prints up from Costco. I do that at least once a month. Sometimes it's only a handful of larger prints and other times it's hundreds of smaller album sized photos. I also send them out to relatives on a regular basis. All the photos I have ever taken are in photo albums. I have a couple back up files on the computer as well as memory sticks. I keep the memory sticks attached to each individual photo album. I like to print them just so I have a copy.
2016-05-21 07:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called Archival Mist that you can spray on anything that you may question. Just a fine spray on the front and back of the document will desensitize the acid and make it acid free. It will not, however; repair any damage to the photos or documents that have already started yellowing. It is a great product. I was told it is what was used on preserving "The Declaration of Independence". Certainly if it was good enough for that, it is good enough for our scrapbooks!
2007-05-06 12:19:55 · answer #3 · answered by scrapgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laser printer and acid free paper for photos.
2007-05-09 14:13:28 · answer #4 · answered by Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋