Scrapbooks safely and store your treasures for years to come

Scrapbooking involves an awareness of things that can go wrong when storing crafts. Common types of damage to paper crafts and even crafts made from the sturdiest materials can erase the hard work and effort that goes into creating memories that should last a lifetime, if not longer.

Risks of damage involve the following.
1. Effects of light in photos.
Light can damage the quality of the photo; The risk is greatest with the popular choice of color photos, and the risk of damage is least for black-and-white photos.

2. Effects of light on paper.
Light can damage the paper itself depending on the quality of the paper.

3. Effects of heat on paper.
Heat can damage the wave patterns and colors of delicate craft paper.

4. Effects of heat in the photos.
Both heat and light can damage the color quality and gradations of photos.

5. Effects of moisture on metals.
Moisture can play a role in the corrosion of metal crafting materials and certain trinkets used in crafting.

6. Moisture affects both paper and color.
High humidity can also cause damage to photos, color, and paper.

Protect scrapbooks from sunlight damage

1. Remove scrapbooks from sunny places like attics with incoming light.
2. Coverage in cases.
3. Keep the sun from damaging colorful crafts with blinds and strategically placed items.
4. Choose to place non-paper craft projects and sensitive painted colors in sunny locations while placing sun-sensitive paper crafts in darker areas.

Protection of paper against heat damage

Heat can damage paper and colors added to paper by fading crafts and destroying color images and paper quality.

To protect paper crafts from heat damage:
1. Regulate the temperature by storing paper crafts in areas where heat is modified. Attics, again, are a concern
2. Consider turning on the air conditioner or exposing paper crafts to the breeze briefly to balance out high heat conditions.
3. Choose colors and types of paper that are resistant to heat, temperature, and damage from light.

Protect non-paper crafts from moisture

High humidity can contribute to the corrosion of metallic materials.

To balance high humidity temperatures:

Protection of images in crafts against heat and temperature damage

1. Using protective covers can prevent prints from melting and bleeding.
2. If prominently displayed, one option is to periodically remove them for temporary storage in boxes located in more secure areas. Long-term storage in cooler, drier areas are safer bets. Areas where light is minimal or less intense are also ideal.
3. Remove photo-printed crafts included from areas where intense heat or humidity or humid and humid conditions may occur, namely bases and bathrooms.