Removing Foxing

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The "Secret" to successfully removing foxing is 3 fold.

Firstly you need to understand the structure of the manufacture of the many different types of paper, because what you take out you must definitley replace with the correct ingredients.

Secondly before neutralizing the spore, a mordant must be created to "fix" the medium to the paper albeit ink pigments, water colour pigments, et al.

And finally..................Well see the results for yourself.

Comments

[valerie leonard]

I have an artists proof of a print done in the late 60s by Jim dine on 'arches' paper.
It is a b + w lithograph with a splash of rose water color.
I have not stored it wisely and it is now badly foxed.
I have been advised that the cost of the conservator would be as much as the value of the print.
Therfor i am willing to take the risk of attempting the removal of the stains myself.
I know its risky but one way my print is 'definitely' ruined and the other... well, there's a chance.
Please tell me how.
What chemicals you advize and what method.