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What if we want to put something on paper today for it to survive as long as possible? 1-minute research: Paper: 100% cotton rag or linen rag paper with alkal
by Tepix 4mo ago
What if we want to put something on paper today for it to survive as long as possible?
1-minute research:
Paper:
100% cotton rag or linen rag paper with alkaline reserve. Acid-free and lignin-free.
Ink:
Genuine carbon ink applied with a classic dip pen.
Storage:
ISO 16245 archival box, Less than 15°C, 30-50% humidity, dark, no oxygen exchange. Always store horizontally. Wear white 100% cotton gloves.
Printing:
If you want to print instead of hand-write:
Piezography carbon printing or pigment-based inks used by professional desktop photo printers, matte black or photo black ink, printed on digital Fine Art Archival Paper.
Place a single sheet of archival-grade tissue paper or glassine paper between every single page of your document
I think the key is to write something interesting that's worth preserving. That may be the most difficult part.
Any improvements beyond this?
- fluoridation 4mo agoInstead of pigmenting the paper, punch holes through it. Then you're relying on the physical durability of a single substance, instead of two.
- Tepix 4mo agoInteresting. Reminds me of this gaston cartoon (at 5:51) https://youtu.be/OqIjS7Yb8y8 https://youtu.be/OqIjS7Yb8y8