I am really into the preservation of my photographs more so than the addition of adornments to make my page look good so normally I only scrap with acid free/lignan free paper and stickers. But I really like the look of the quilted paper layouts using a sewing machine and thread. But I am worried the thread will have acid in it. I have no idea how to find out if it does. Does anyone know?
2007-10-14 11:03:42 · 2 answers · asked by scrappymommyof2 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Use nylon thread instead of cotton, and you should be fine. You can also use archival spray to be extra sure. Here is where I buy mine
http://www.webyfl.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=42
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2007-10-14 11:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use book binding thread, it is acid free (most art supply stores sell it in the book binding sectino) other than that, i'm not sure. the downside of a nylon thread is that it stretches, i don't know about it's archival quality, i just know that in bookbinding we never use it. have fun with your projects!
2007-10-14 13:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by abiona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋