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Ironically the unbridled creativity obscures the most important contribution
these new high tech materials offer, namely the ability to protect photos
and documents to standards hitherto very difficult to achieve without
specialist skills.
The materials of the past where impostors, the bedfellows of decay... |
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Rule No1
Do not use magnetic albums, they will damage your
photos, always use an album that has archival
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Rule No2
Consider the construction quality of the album and
its expected usage. A well constructed album will
offer long life, particularly if you expect it to be
handled frequently. Always ask to see the album
outside of its packaging. Beware of low cost albums
you cannot properly inspect until you have arrived
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Rule No3
Size matters!
A 12 x 12" album provides the best platform for
chronological, diary
based themes.
8 x 8" or mini albums work very well for events or
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There a 5 different types of
Scrapbook Album...
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The Post Bound Album |
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The page protectors and album covers have holes through which
metal screw posts are located. Three or two post designs are available |
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Things to consider |
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Can easily be expanded by adding post extensions |
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Accepts standard and commonly available page protectors |
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Any card colour of your choice can be used as
background |
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Two page layout display |
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Pages can be re-ordered any time |
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The Flexi-Hinge Binding Album |
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A flexible strap passes through the covers and through two
metal eyes on each page to secure. The pages allow either covering with
paper or card stock or direct layouts. |
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Good expansion capability |
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Robust construction |
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Pages lay very flat when open |
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The 3 Ring Binder Style (USA) |
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Two types of ring available, the D ring and the O ring. The O
ring style allows for easier page turning but will not hold as many pages as
the D ring. |
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Easy to use |
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Robust |
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Pages lay flat when open |
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Easy page movement |
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Universal page protector |
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High capacity, 1" ring holds 35 pages, 1.5" ring holds 50
pages and the 2.5" ring holds 70 pages |
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Big space in centre between the pages when in open display
position |
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Pages can dislodge if it is dropped |
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Spiral Bound Style |
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Available in A4, A5 and custom small sizes. Fixed pages,
ideal for small projects. Choose a design that will definitely accommodate
your embellishments. |
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Complete album ready to go |
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No centre gap between pages when open in display position |
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Pages lie flat when open |
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Low cost, great for themes or for giving as gifts |
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Cannot add pages |
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No page protection
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Single colour pages |
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Difficult to wall paper neatly |
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The Bitty Album System |
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A compact 5.5" x 8.5" self contained album of bound
protectors. The system refers to a range of specially Customised paper, card
stock and stickers. Universal supplies can also be used. Ideal as a gift
album |
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Things to consider |
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Complete album ready to go |
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No centre gap between pages when open in display position |
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Pages lie flat when open |
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Low cost, great for themes or for giving as gifts |
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Cannot add pages |
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Now you have chosen an album you will
need a few essentials to get going.
If you want to visit the relevant page
describing the full range of products carried click
on the button under the image. |
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Photo safe adhesives:
Mounting squares, glue pen, glue stick, non
permanent glue dots & adhesive tape. |
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A selection of different coloured
acid & lignin free paper & card stock matched to
your album selection. |
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Scissors, a medium sized pair & small
decoupage pair for intricate work. |
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A small trimmer or guillotine with
measurement markings for accurate clean cropping of
photos & paper. |
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As you can see only a few essentials
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Decorative, numeric & letter
stickers. |
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Eyes, buttons, wire & charms.
Click on image to enlarge. |
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Fibres, thread, matting, angel hair &
ribbon. |
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Letter templates for titles &
journaling. |
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Decorative, acid free archival pens
such as glitter gel & brush tip. |
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Decorative rubber stamps & inks. |
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Punches & decorative edging scissors. |
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This information below describes the
factors that influence the successful preservation of photo's and
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Acid
Causes fibre in paper to turn to dust.
Protect your photos by preventing contact with acid naturally occurring in
air, water and on your hands. Use acid free paper and plastic to store and
display them in. Acid free paper is recognised as permanent and archival. |
Buffered Paper
Prevents acid ingress. The protection is provided by an alkaline component
being added. It does not expel the naturally occurring acid in the paper.
This paper or acid free paper should only be considered for your photos. |
Heat
Accelerates the deterioration of paper. Store your photos at room
temperature. Avoid the temptation to store them in your garage or loft where
there are susceptible to damp and humidity. |
Dust
Abrasive to photos. Protect your photos by
putting them in acid free protectors or albums. |
Humidity
Risk of mould when humidity levels reach 70%.
Where humidity levels change damage to the paper will occur due to the
expansion and contraction as it absorbs / dries out. Store at room
temperature in low humidity.. |
Hands
Avoid handling photos with your hands. Acid present causes damage. Keep your
photos in sleeves when handling. |
Lignin
Natural substance found in trees. It can react with
light and heat when in the paper and cause yellowing
and deterioration. |
Sunlight
Reacts with photo sensitive paper causing image deterioration. There is no
cure for this other than limiting the exposure of photos to light. Keep your
albums closed and out of sunlight. Store your albums closed, away from
sunlight. |
Plastic
Safe plastic for photos:
Polyester: Polyethylene Terephthalate Commonly known by names like Mylar.
Unsafe plastic:
PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride. Fumes are present that yellow photos prematurely. |
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without those fancy decorations...
events of your family life in a quality, reliable and stylish tome
for posterity.
