3-Dimensional Paper Artifacts

Packaging materials, Toy Boxes, Fans, Clock faces, Lampshades, etc.

Paper artifacts come in a variety of three-dimensional forms, from packaging materials, papier maché, globes, clock faces, fans, and lamp shades. All these items can be repaired to mend tears and breaks, recreate lost components, reduce stains, and create stable artifacts while maintaining their historic appearance.

Treatments for 3-D paper artifacts include but are not limited to:

• Cleaning, removal of dirt and brightening

• Reduction and reversal of discolouration and stains due to foxing, water/tidemarks, and handling

• Removal of old repairs

• Repair of tears and recreating lost components such as box sides

• In-painting lost media and recreating lost text

• Preventative care through the construction of custom enclosures

Before and After Treatment Examples