It is quite difficult to find an analogue of the term "scrapbooking" in Russian. Scrapbooking is a kind of “originally designed memories, a story captured in photographs, telling about a significant event. In the scrapbooking technique, photo albums are designed, making each photo a whole narrative about a particular event. Many of those who are seriously fond of this type of handicraft are interested in how to preserve their creativity in its original form so that the album, decorated with love and care, will be seen by descendants.
Even minor damage to paper products and products made from stronger materials can negate the hard work and effort that goes into creating collages, and after all, many plan to keep such an album for a lifetime, if not longer. What should I avoid when storing a scrapbooking album?
The main rule is to avoid direct sunlight on the photo album. Light can damage photos. At the same time, popular color photographs have the highest risk of damage; for black and white photographs, the risk of damage is slightly lower.
Light can damage the paper itself, and the nature of the damage depends on the quality of the material. The influence of high temperature on the paper should be avoided. High temperatures can distort the color and texture of the paper. Temperature changes and bright light can also distort the color and gradients of your photos, degrading their quality.
The materials used in the design of the album should not contain lignin and chemical acids, as these substances can quickly render the album unusable.
Moisture can play a very active role in the appearance of corrosion on metal materials, and it is moisture that causes damage to certain elements used in the creation of an album. Excessive humidity can damage photos, discolor, and damage paper.
If you want to preserve the scrapbooking album for many years, you should not store it near heating devices or in rooms with high humidity.
