SECOND LIFE FOR THE PILOTE 25
Filling, reinforcement, retouching.
The restoration of old paper and documents is a specialization in conservation. As I did not follow a course in this field, it is important for me to learn from specialised conservators in order to better understand the properties of a material. Here you can see my first paper restoration!
O B J E C T I V E
To become familiar with paper supports. Strengthen the edge of the album to make the overall look more uniform.
I D E N T I F I C A T I O N
Collection of the pilot newspaper (Hebdo) N°25: From n°283 (25 March 1965) to n°292 (27 May 1965).
I N T E R V E N T I O N
After detaching the text block from the cardboard support, the spine was entirely reinforced using japanese paper, wheat starch paste and Beva® 371 glue. The reinforcement was carried out step by step, layer by layer, with particular care given to the head and tail of the book.
The areas filled with japanese paper were then retouched, with watercolour for the matt areas and acrylic for the glossy areas (red and yellow).
