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Peter Alachi - Experiments in Conservation
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Comic books Conservation Specialist
Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 8: Pressing Results
Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 8: Pressing Results
Also check out these great comic book conservation channels and experts:
Jerry Jitterbug is perhaps the most watched and skilled of comic book conservators. His work is equivalent to magic and is about the only one who’s doing Leaf Casting on CZcams using a suction table. Please watch Jerry’s channel at: youtube.com/@jerrythejitterbugcomicbook4098?si=Gg4gfZvAS5I-M7gv
Dr. Paul Kosnik provides scientifically proven methods for comic book conservation and has a live show every Sunday night on Conservation. His cohosts are Phantom Phill and Captain Larry. Check Dr. Paul out at Liberty Hill Comics: youtube.com/@DrPaulKosnik?si=qokTrYSYhbPXKfrN
Larry Littlepage has an excellent library of techniques into conservation. He recently built a suction station and started leaf casting. Check Larry out at Flying L Comics: youtube.com/@FlyingLComics?si=kH6X9MYTxfQHj6SC
Also check out these great comic book conservation channels and experts:
Jerry Jitterbug is perhaps the most watched and skilled of comic book conservators. His work is equivalent to magic and is about the only one who’s doing Leaf Casting on CZcams using a suction table. Please watch Jerry’s channel at: youtube.com/@jerrythejitterbugcomicbook4098?si=Gg4gfZvAS5I-M7gv
Dr. Paul Kosnik provides scientifically proven methods for comic book conservation and has a live show every Sunday night on Conservation. His cohosts are Phantom Phill and Captain Larry. Check Dr. Paul out at Liberty Hill Comics: youtube.com/@DrPaulKosnik?si=qokTrYSYhbPXKfrN
Larry Littlepage has an excellent library of techniques into conservation. He recently built a suction station and started leaf casting. Check Larry out at Flying L Comics: youtube.com/@FlyingLComics?si=kH6X9MYTxfQHj6SC
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Boxing Champs Tournament Ephemera from 1979. It’s More than Just Paper. It’s the Ronnie Harris Story
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Boxing Champs Tournament Ephemera from 1979. It’s More than Just Paper. It’s the Ronnie Harris Story 7/14/2024 mid-afternoon
Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 7: Sizing The Cover
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Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 7: Sizing The Cover Also check out these great comic book conservation channels and experts: Jerry Jitterbug is perhaps the most watched and skilled of comic book conservators. His work is equivalent to magic and is about the only one who’s doing Leaf Casting on CZcams using a suction table. Please watch Jerry’s channel at: y...
Dr. Paul, Phantom Phill, and Captain Larry Discuss Rust Migration Removal from Paper
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In their episode 7, the three Comic Book Conservation experts detail the use of Evapo-Rust to remove rust migration from paper per method I unveiled to the Comic Book Conservation Community a week prior.
Retention Aid and Natural Pulp Coloring as Demonstrated with Tea.
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Microparticulates measuring in nanometers and found in the water phase can be retained by the paper pulp using a retention agent containing a polyamine. polyethylene oxide/phenolic resin. See also: bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1997.1.265.pdf Where to buy: carriagehousepaper.com/retention-agent-577
Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 6: Cover Cleaning
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Dirt, Stain, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 6: The Cover, Dry & Wet Cleaning Also check out these great comic book conservation channels and experts: Jerry Jitterbug is perhaps the most watched and skilled of comic book conservators. His work is equivalent to magic and is about the only one who’s doing Leaf Casting on CZcams using a suction table. Please watch Jerry’s c...
Betaine Use On a Bronze Age Archie Book with Fungal Infestation. Paper Tensile Strength is Noted.
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Betaine and Papain use on the splash page of a Bronze age Archie Book with Fungal Infestation. While the assay to remove fungal staining didn’t work, the tensile strengthening of Betaine is noted.
Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 5: Betaine Results - SUCCESS!
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A biological cleaning agent for removing mold stains from paper artifacts: heritagesciencejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40494-023-01083-3 According to the paper, Betaine has “superior deacidification, anti-acidification, anti-aging, and reinforcement capabilities, which can provide extra support to the fibrous structure in addition to cleaning the paper materials.” Dirt, Stains, an...
Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 4: Betaine Results - Fail
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A biological cleaning agent for removing mold stains from paper artifacts: heritagesciencejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40494-023-01083-3 According to the paper, Betaine has “superior deacidification, anti-acidification, anti-aging, and reinforcement capabilities, which can provide extra support to the fibrous structure in addition to cleaning the paper materials.” Dirt, Stains, an...
Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 3: Adding Tensile Strength?
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A biological cleaning agent for removing mold stains from paper artifacts: heritagesciencejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40494-023-01083-3 According to the paper, Betaine has “superior deacidification, anti-acidification, anti-aging, and reinforcement capabilities, which can provide extra support to the fibrous structure in addition to cleaning the paper materials.” Dirt, Stains, an...
Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 2: The Splash Page & Interior
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Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 2: The Splash Page and interior Also check out these great comic book conservation channels and experts: Jerry Jitterbug is perhaps the most watched and skilled of comic book conservators. His work is equivalent to magic and is about the only one who’s doing Leaf Casting on CZcams using a suction table. Please watch Jerry’s c...
Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 1: Assessment
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Dirt, Stains, and Grime, Oh My! Conserving Captain Midnight #19. Part 1: Assessment Also check out these great comic book conservation channels and experts: Jerry Jitterbug is perhaps the most watched and skilled of comic book conservators. His work is equivalent to magic and is about the only one who’s doing Leaf Casting on CZcams using a suction table. Please watch Jerry’s channel at: youtube...
Failed Conservation of Water-Damaged All Funny Comics #2. What Went Wrong? Part 5 of 5:in Conclusion
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Failed Conservation of Water-Damaged All Funny Comics #2. What Went Wrong? Part 5 of 5: in Conclusion Also check out these great comic book conservation channels and experts: Jerry Jitterbug is perhaps the most watched and skilled of comic book conservators. His work is equivalent to magic and is about the only one who’s doing Leaf Casting on CZcams. Please watch Jerry’s channel at: youtube.com...
Failed Conservation of Water-Damaged All Funny Comics #2. Part 3 of 5: Leaf Casting
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Failed Conservation of Water-Damaged All Funny Comics #2. What Went Wrong? Part 3 of 5 Also check out these great comic book conservation channels and experts: Jerry Jitterbug is perhaps the most watched and skilled of comic book conservators. His work is equivalent to magic and is about the only one who’s doing Leaf Casting on CZcams. Please watch Jerry’s channel at: youtube.com/@jerrythejitte...
Failed Conservation of Water-Damaged All Funny Comics #2. Part 4 of 5: Sizing the Comic Book’s Cover
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Failed Conservation of Water-Damaged All Funny Comics #2. What Went Wrong? Part 4 of 5: Sizing the Comic Book Cover Also check out these great comic book conservation channels and experts: Jerry Jitterbug is perhaps the most watched and skilled of comic book conservators. His work is equivalent to magic and is about the only one who’s doing Leaf Casting on CZcams. Please watch Jerry’s channel a...
Failed Conservation of Water-Damaged All Funny Comics #2. Part 2 of 5: oh NO, what did I just do?
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Failed Conservation of Water-Damaged All Funny Comics #2. Part 2 of 5: oh NO, what did I just do?
Failed Conservation of Water-Damaged All Funny Comics #2. Part 1 of 5: Overall Assessment
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Failed Conservation of Water-Damaged All Funny Comics #2. Part 1 of 5: Overall Assessment
Leaf Spot Casting to Staples Crimp Areas on “All American Comics #64” Part 5/5
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Leaf Spot Casting to Staples Crimp Areas on “All American Comics #64” Part 5/5
Rust Migration Removal from the Wraps of “All American Comics #64” Part 4/5. Shorter Exposure Time
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Rust Migration Removal from the Wraps of “All American Comics #64” Part 4/5. Shorter Exposure Time
Rust Migration Removal from the Wraps of “All American Comics #64” Part 3/5
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Rust Migration Removal from the Wraps of “All American Comics #64” Part 3/5
Rust Migration Removal from “All American Comics #64” Wraps Part 2/5, The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly!
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Rust Migration Removal from “All American Comics #64” Wraps Part 2/5, The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly!
Rust Migration Removal from “All American Comics #64” Wraps (March 3, 1945) - Part 1/5
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Rust Migration Removal from “All American Comics #64” Wraps (March 3, 1945) - Part 1/5
Experiment in Rust Migration Removal from a Comic Book Wrap
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Experiment in Rust Migration Removal from a Comic Book Wrap
1966 UFO Interview Concerning Project Blue Book
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1966 UFO Interview Concerning Project Blue Book
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) John Lennon. Performed by Ted Solovicos & Rosemarie 12/13/2022
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Happy Xmas (War Is Over) John Lennon. Performed by Ted Solovicos & Rosemarie 12/13/2022
UFOs in Massachusetts: I said I took no photos but my wife said there were two. See Description.
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UFOs in Massachusetts: I said I took no photos but my wife said there were two. See Description.
Nights In White Satin - Moody Blues, performed by Ted Solovicos & Rosemarie 12/13/2022
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Nights In White Satin - Moody Blues, performed by Ted Solovicos & Rosemarie 12/13/2022
Christmas and snow scenes from Salem Massachusetts Played to Bach's Jesu
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Christmas and snow scenes from Salem Massachusetts Played to Bach's Jesu
Operation Wallacea Internships - Dr. Tim Coles at Salem State University (10/1/2012) Part 1 of 2
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Operation Wallacea Internships - Dr. Tim Coles at Salem State University (10/1/2012) Part 1 of 2
Professor, thank you for generously offering to let us use your content for our Live Show! I think it made for a really interesting episode and was happy to be able to get you on the Live show a few weeks later!
Thank you for hosting such an important, informative and entertaining program. had a fantastic time and couldn’t have asked for a more gracious people to be on the show with.
Beautiful project results Professor! Thank you for bringing us along for the ride.
Dear Dr Paul, you’re so welcome!
Another great tool in the Conservator's toolbox. Thanks Professor!
You’re very welcome Dr Paul. What I love about Comic books conservation, is that it isn’t that dissimilar to documents conservations and a lot of the work has been done for us, we just need to find it! And this is a prime example.
Always love having another chemical tool in the toolbox!
And it’s reasonably priced on Amazon!
Phenomenal result Professor! Congratulations!
Thank you, Dr Paul, appreciate you stopping by!
Looking good!
Thank you Dr Paul! It’s readable now!
Nice work as usual my friend!
Thank you Dr Paul!
I’d like to see a side-by-side comparison between an MC solution brushed on and the betaine solution brushed on.
Betaine doesn’t really do “sizing” as we think of sizing. The paper just looks stronger and livelier after its application and it takes a while to dry then cure - at least a week, imo. I don’t know the exact mechanism behind it and I only used it for the inside wraps of this book and then Bronze Age Archie and ASM #122. The latter felt tighter than the Captain Midnight interior. So that feel is book-dependent. Although page quality appears better. Having said this, I’d be careful using Betaine because of its hygroscopic nature that can invite fungal growth on humid days (perhaps) - something left unmentioned in that paper. So Betaine isn’t comparable MC, which I use as glue, especially in conjunction tengu tissue repairs. And when used in excess, it has darkening effect on paper as you and Larry noted before. So I really cut back on its use these last few weeks. But I can do a little experiment on wraps on a Golden age for comparison and post here in the future. Will let you know, Dr Paul. Thank you for visiting and stay tuned!
It’s great to watch an actual paper chemist experiment with comic book conservation my friend!
So kind of you, Dr Paul, I’m more of a student of this topic than anything. I appreciate all your conservation skills, they’re of immense help. And thank you for all you do for the hobby and the Conservation field. Look forward to seeing you this evening.
Very nice and simple technique! Looking forward to discussing it on the live show tonight on my channel!
Thanks for the invite, Dr Paul!
Great project. Looking forward to seeing you apply your skills to this treasure. 👍🏽
Thank you for stopping by, Dr. Paul!
Thank you for sharing this project and your knowledge with us Professor Peter!
You’re welcome and thank YOU, Dr Paul, for all you do.
Professor, thanks for sharing your method on the resizing, very nicely done. Thank you for the detail on the addition of sodium proprionate as an anti-fungal as well--a very important detail for proper conservation and long-term preservation of these treasures! In terms of your color loss, unfortunate. I agree the water bath was extended too long. Do you think the addition of the Triton X 100 made the inks less tolerant of an extended water bath or the calcium hydroxide? I am interested in your thoughts on what contributed to the ink loss.
Yes, water-soluble surfactants can wash out paints, so could’ve been the triton X. I don’t usually use them on my books but I thought triton X would help with the tide lines. And then I got over-zealous when the tide lines stayed and the bath went over by 3 min. Wasn’t a good thing for the book as you can see.
Nice spot casting Peter! Looking forward to discussing your pulp recipe on the Comic Book Conservation Show on my channel!
Sorry I missed your earlier post! The show went by fast and so enjoyable!
Ominous title...i'm guessing you left this in the water bath for a bit too long...checking out the next episode now.
Yes, 3 min over and boom lost sizing and color :/
Looking forward to this project Peter. Zero copies in the CGC Census!
Hi Dr Paul, it’s quite a rare book and had seen water and its damage was substantial. so I had to resize it at the end but only after color loss which should’ve been avoidable. My bad! I cry every time I look at it! Thanks for stopping by, Dr Paul.
Peter the cast pulp looks amazing! Maybe you can share your pulp recipe with us this tomorrow on the live show! Would also be great to see the entire book!
I will show the entire book for sure. The cover is last on my list but in pieces because of water damage. And is also missing large chunks. I have most I think but haven’t really looked hard yet.
Great results, Peter, thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the conclusion!
Thanks Dr Paul for stopping by!
Peter, very nice result, looking forward to the rest of the series. No weight on the page during the de-rusting, correct? One of the little details i enjoyed was that this particular issue All American Comics has the All American Comics "AA" logo. This logo was only used for two months across the All American line while Max Gaines was beefing with the folks at DC before they bought him out. Fascinating piece of history you are conserving! I hope you give us a cover reveal in this series.
That’s amazing information Dr Paul. I had no idea! The cover is in such a bad shape. It’s missing major pieces and chunks and I’m thinking the best approach to it is to stabilize it without leaf casting - just reattach the major pieces with Japan tissue it got quite a beating in whatever flood water it was in. I will be looking for a cover only copy of this book if it ever comes along on eBay. See you soon!
Peter great video and you are pioneering experimenting with new techniques. Thank you for the kind words and looking forward to seeing you on the show this weekend!
Appreciate it Dr Paul, thank you for the invite and looking forward to it!
Peter well done my friend. Glad you brought us along step by step on the project. I truly agree in the minimal approach to conservation and it not always bright whites that in my opinion look unnatural for a book that is so old.
Hi Jerry, you’re welcome, my friend. Yes, I’ve worked with cotton linters and Abaca paper in the past and they were such difficult fibers to break down and use in pulping and leaf casting - so I stick with art paper and newsprint and tan and filter my pulp for better aesthetics and consistency. Works well. You lead the way, Jerry.
@@peteralachi3888 thank you!
This comic looks great
Thank you, yes much better
Amazing tinted leafcasting results.
Thank you, yes, came out nice and readable now!
Appreciate the upload Peter. Thank you my friend.
You’re welcome, Jerry! Appreciate you and all your help throughout these last few years.
Very interesting Peter.
It’s a good product. They use it in the paper industry alongside sizing agents. Works wonderful on getting the fine particles in solution bonded to the fiber and removing small solutes from water. So a great addition to use when contemplating natural or artificial pulp coloring.
Awesome upload Peter! Cover really looks great my friend. Bravo!
Thank you, Jerry! Appreciate you stopping by. The final results (after the press) tomorrow. Came out rather nice!
Enjoyed the upload Peter. I am a big fan of boxing. Unfortunately todays boxing is not as it used to be.
Thank you, Jerry. Appreciated Boxing as a kid because of Ali but after that there was a period when I enjoyed watching Sugar Ray Leonard. Not into Boxing much these days. Although I have to admit, I’m curious to see who the big fighters are. And you’re correct, not the same as it was once.
Peter it was great to see you and I very much appreciate you taking me around Salem and your picking honey holes! We found some fun stuff and I’m really glad I pulled this out and thrilled you decided to buy it! It made for some very entertaining content on your channel and looks great on the wall. Imagine an Olympic Champion!
@DrPaulKosnik and to think I almost passed. Thank you for making me buy it! $3 well-spent!
great info - thank you
You bet, thanks for stopping by, Don.
thanks for another great upload and info
Thank you, Don, for checking it out! Please stay tuned.
Peter looking forward on binge watching while on the plane home!
Thank you, Jerry. Nothing you haven’t done before!
Appreciate the upload Peter. I have to watch it more in detail when I return to the USA. My WiFi is in and out in Paris.
Enjoy your trip, Jerry! Cooler weather in Europe than the Northeast now. We’re sweltering.
What tool are you using to apply the pulp? Even though I am soaking the shredded paper for a couple of days, using a blender (for a long time) and straining through a salad strainer and then a spaghetti strainer - the pulp will not dispense from a condiment bottle or a syringe adequately. I have used newspaper and comic book paper all without success. The castings I have done I have used a mini-spatula, but my pulp is just too uneven.
Dear Don, I make my pulp very smooth. Soaking the paper for a few days is helpful. I also strain it. I use a Micropipette (1000p). Make sure you have far more water than pulp and that would help. You can get the micropipettes on eBay, alongside their specific tips. The tips’ openings are rather narrow so I end up cutting them to widen. It is relatively more controlled way of adding the pulp. But make sure you don’t bid on the wrong size. They go for about $50 or less.
@@peteralachi3888 thanks - I appreciate this info. I am going to keep working on this and practicing.
Looking forward to it Peter. Too bad you will have to leaf cast once again when you wash out the first rap again. Keep up the great uploads.
Thank you, Jerry. Perhaps I can match the color better this time. Appreciate your support as always, my friend.
Educational. Thanks for your hours of conservation labor on this Fawcett project comic.
Thank you, Allan, appreciate you stopping by. Stay tuned!
This is fascinating….and innovative…. I am still practicing micro-casting (with mixed results) lol
Thank you, Don, appreciate you stopping by!
Very interesting Peter! Looking forward to the results!
Thank you, Jerry!
Peter awesome job. Correct I think you did pioneer the sponge method. I need some of those sponges. Where do you buy them?
Hello Jerry! Thanks for watching, my friend. Yes, these are great to use and you can cut them up and they last forever. And quite inexpensive and save on paper towels! Here’s the link Jerry: AIDEA Swedish Dishcloths for... www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPT1NPGG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@peteralachi3888 Thank you Peter!
@@jerrythejitterbugcomicbook4098 you’re welcome! Any time, Jerry.
@@jerrythejitterbugcomicbook4098 you’re welcome! Any time, Jerry!
Great comic - can’t wait to see each step
@@doncarter9467 thank you Don, appreciate you stopping by. It’s definitely a different kind of project so stay tuned for some new news on Conserving this book that is little known!
Cool book, cannot wait to see the end result.
@@ShelbysComics There were no takers and I ended accepting a best offer on this imo rare WW-II book. Glad to have it at a moderate price. Please stay tuned and thanks for stopping by, Shelby.
Peter I am really looking forward to this project. In my opinion Fawcett books are the best to work on. Awesome book and cannot wait for the procedures to come! Happy 4th my friend.
Thank you, Jerry. I appreciate you stopping by, for some reason I uploaded the video twice to iMovie and it repeats itself. I’m new to all of this but getting better. Thank you for the encouragement! Fawcett is indeed great to work on for conservation, their covers are nice and sturdy, and the colors are great, although the interior colors, especially the green washes out too fast in warm CaOH2 water baths so I tend to limit them. Thanks again Jerry for stopping by and happy 4th!
That came out beautiful Peter! Nice work!
Thank you, Larry!
Peter it looks awesome my friend. Solid book now that you dedicated your precious time and knowledge to this wonderful comic! A little color loss in my opinion is a trade off to preserve the future of comics for the next generation!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, Jerry! I agree, it was ok after all. It is indeed a trade off. And I think the Gelatin sizing helped bring the luster back in this book. It feels a lot better if you know what I mean! Thanks always for your guidance and support, Jerry!
Thanks for sharing this info - I was researching this and appreciate seeing your process. Have you had any issues when sent for grading? This is reversible, correct?
My pleasure, Don. Yes, the gelatin is reversible in a warm water bath. It’ll melt off the surface side and the book becomes unsized again. The method I use now uses a wider and softer brush. I need to show this one day, it’s really superb and it is conservation. I don’t have anything sent to CGC yet but soon. Will let you know.
The color loss is unfortunate Peter. I’ve been drifting away from soaking in calcium hydroxide as a step in every project. I believe the spray method I used in the X-Men helps prevent the risk of color loss.
Hi Jerry, yes, I agree with you 100%. I let the tidelines get to me and I wanted them gone so lesson learned not to overdo it with the CaOH2 baths. Thank you Jerry for your support, I really appreciate you and couldn’t do any of this without your help and your excellent Conservation channel!
Bravo Peter. Really looking forward to the results. The pulp color looks spot on!
Thank you Jerry! It was a good match, yes. And then quite smooth as I like it. I tend to use a high water-pulp ratio and the sponges really help with the work when a suction table isn’t available.
Awesome Peter. I really enjoy the shorter episodes. I may have to cut mine down in time in the future. Looking forward to the next installment.
Thanks Jerry for watching. Appreciate you and all you do for the community.
I appreciate you showing your technique for leaf casting.
You’re welcome, Shelby. My pulp is very smooth and high water-pulp ratio.
Great upload my friend.
Thank you, Shelby!
Great thanks for sharing. Good to see your technique.
You’re welcome, Shelby
Awesome upload Peter! Looking forward to checking out the next installments. Also appreciate the kind words in the description! You are true friend and supporter of the channel!
Thank you, Jerry, it’s my pleasure. You never hold back on sharing your skills and I continue to learn from you so that’s the least I could do.