Bookbinding and Remove Foxing:
Foxing is a form of mildew /mold/fungus which attacks the wood content of the paper. Some 18th, 19th Century and modern papers are made from "Chemical wood pulp" and "Esparto grass" as opposed to "Mechanical wood pulp", as this example of a Dickens vignette title page shows.
The fungal spore is attracted to and accelerated by the (F)errous (Ox)ide, (iron), one of the chemicals in the paper...This of course is where it gets it's name, absolutely nothing to do with Reynard whatsoever.
Period Fine Bindings have developed a safe aqueous formulae which neutralises the spore and removes the stain completely without altering the integrity of the fibres of the paper or the medium ....be it ink or water colour etc...it doesn't matter what the medium is. The formulae are derived from plant extracts. Some modern conservation uses harmful chemicals, surfactants and solvents that break down the cellulose in the paper causing cellular degridation, resulting in ultimate disintegration.
Dear Paul;
I have a number of books that have some foxing and wondered how I go about getting an idea of cost for specific projects. Please let me know if you have a schedule of fees. Thanks for your time.
Regards, Sean
Posted by: Sean Gilson | June 20, 2005 at 07:01 PM