Always enjoy the videos and more importantly, the effort to share clear stages of meaningful projects. In this case, overnight humidification in a chamber with room temperature water might gently soften all the paper - but most importantly the attached paper - to make removal easier when scraping the adhered material (preferably under magnification) next day. May need to repeat slow humidification for residual attachments at “stickiest” points. Ideally, no erasing will be required, minimizing color lift.
Thank you for the kind words. You make a great point about the humidification process. I'll keep this in mind for future projects! This project was a mix of dry mechanical methods followed by wet methods. Like to get off the easy stuff first then work on the more stubborn pieces with water and a little soap. I am finished with the project and am posting shorts showing an up close removal of the unwanted cover. Parts 1 and 2 are up and running. Appreciate your support and stay tuned. PS I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to checking out the uploads.
Thank you so much for your support and kind words! Stay tuned for Part 2 and have a great weekend my friend. Also I uploaded various shorts showing the work on the cover.
I was pretty sure you were going to start working on this book soon, LOL. I do have some books that have similar issues(stuck to them), and now I try to see if I can clean those covers up a bit
Glad to hear you are getting into the conservation game! Check out the shorts that I am posting showing a detail look into the process. Something a little different I thought would be fun.
It's getting there mate, hopefully it's mainly just paper stuck to it rather than peeled off of it. It's a long process but this patient work is second nature to you now, just you and your cuckoo clocks at home conserving comics, all cool
Good morning Jerry! Great job on getting these pieces off. What is the advantage of doing this slowly vs. soaking or spraying the cover with water for a few min to release these pieces? I think I know the answer but I’d like to pick your brain on your careful and deliberate approach here.
Thank you Peter! As you know it’s a mixed bag approach. For me I like to use the least aggressive approach first, which is dry mechanical removal, followed by moisture or water. In my opinion when water is added you weaken the bond between the paper, but you also weaken the comic you are trying to repair and increasing the risk that damage may occur by the scraping and lifting. So remove what you can with dry mechanical methods first followed by wet methods for the more stubborn pieces. Good news is that the removal is complete and I am posting one or two shorts a day showing the removal up close. Parts one and two are running. Appreciate your support and stay tuned.
Imagine getting a Whiz Comics #1 cover in 200ish pieces... :D I'll probably jinx myself by ending up with some comic in 100ish pieces in the future, haven't I?
That is one way to get the cover you've always wanted! Hahahaha. I would take that cover anyway I could. Appreciate your support as always my friend. Stay tuned.
Are you still looking for Captain Marvel and various Fawcetts for your PC? I saw that my LCS just got some various books in. Adventures, Master, and one I don't remember but had Mary Marvel in it.
Great point, but I do not think so because there was nothing residual left on the cover from the sugar. Appreciate your support my friend and stay tuned.
Great prgress Jerry. Getting Captain Marvel clear was a big win. A great book for sure. #keepitcasual #fullwatch #growtogether
Appreciate that Gary! Thank you my friend! Appreciate your support as always and stay tuned!
Big difference in the cover already. Nicely done, Jerry.
Thank you so much for your support Brian! Stay tuned for Part 2!
Its never boring Jerry! Great learning opportunity
Appreciate the kind words and your support! Stay tuned!
Great job on this very exacting process. You have just improved this cover considerably. You scored big on this gamble.👍😁
Thank you for your support and kind words Roger. Stay tuned for Part 2!
Great work on this book, Jerry. Amazing patience!
Thank you for the kind words. Stay tuned for Part 2 Mr. Bales!
Slow and steady wins the race! Great upload Jerry the Jitterbug!
You are right on! It's a marathon, not a sprint! Thank you!
Always enjoy the videos and more importantly, the effort to share clear stages of meaningful projects. In this case, overnight humidification in a chamber with room temperature water might gently soften all the paper - but most importantly the attached paper - to make removal easier when scraping the adhered material (preferably under magnification) next day. May need to repeat slow humidification for residual attachments at “stickiest” points. Ideally, no erasing will be required, minimizing color lift.
Thank you for the kind words. You make a great point about the humidification process. I'll keep this in mind for future projects! This project was a mix of dry mechanical methods followed by wet methods. Like to get off the easy stuff first then work on the more stubborn pieces with water and a little soap. I am finished with the project and am posting shorts showing an up close removal of the unwanted cover. Parts 1 and 2 are up and running. Appreciate your support and stay tuned. PS I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to checking out the uploads.
I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you for sharing your wonderful interest in comics with us.
Thank you so much for your support and kind words! Stay tuned for Part 2 and have a great weekend my friend. Also I uploaded various shorts showing the work on the cover.
Patience + experience + correct tools and techniques, great information
Glad you think so! I agree! Appreciate your support my friend. Stay tuned!
Jerry - You obviously listened to Master Po when he said “patience young grasshopper”, because you have applied that instruction to great effect!
Hahaha you got me! Stay tuned Jeff and thank you for your continued support!
Nice process and info Jerry! Slow and steady! Have a great Wednesday!👍✌️
Appreciate your support my friend! Have a great one as well. Stay tuned Sean!
Interesting process my friend. Another awesome video Jerry 🎉
Thank you so much for your support Ken! Stay tuned!
Awesome video man thanks for sharing this good Job 😊
Appreciate you stopping by my friend, stay tuned!
Palette knife, you might like to try Bob Ross’s design for them since it comes in much wider sizes for his mountain snow cap technique.
I thank you for the advice. Blick Art supply has dozens of sizes. I have to pick up a few more. Appreciate your support. Stay tuned my friend.
A great video! I needed to see this one! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you as well Mike. Stay tuned for Part 2!
Made me laugh referring to the video as not being a sex one 🤣 enjoyable to watch. I'd watch the process again
Hahahaha. Glad I made you laugh. Appreciate your support as always my friend and stay tuned.
I was pretty sure you were going to start working on this book soon, LOL. I do have some books that have similar issues(stuck to them), and now I try to see if I can clean those covers up a bit
Glad to hear you are getting into the conservation game! Check out the shorts that I am posting showing a detail look into the process. Something a little different I thought would be fun.
It's getting there mate, hopefully it's mainly just paper stuck to it rather than peeled off of it. It's a long process but this patient work is second nature to you now, just you and your cuckoo clocks at home conserving comics, all cool
Thank you Greyman. There are times I feel my cuckoo clocks and comics are my best friends. Appreciate your support as always my friend! Stay tuned.
I need to get myself one of those painters knifes. Thank you for the upload.
I think you should! Stay tuned for Part 2!
Good morning Jerry! Great job on getting these pieces off. What is the advantage of doing this slowly vs. soaking or spraying the cover with water for a few min to release these pieces? I think I know the answer but I’d like to pick your brain on your careful and deliberate approach here.
Thank you Peter! As you know it’s a mixed bag approach. For me I like to use the least aggressive approach first, which is dry mechanical removal, followed by moisture or water. In my opinion when water is added you weaken the bond between the paper, but you also weaken the comic you are trying to repair and increasing the risk that damage may occur by the scraping and lifting. So remove what you can with dry mechanical methods first followed by wet methods for the more stubborn pieces. Good news is that the removal is complete and I am posting one or two shorts a day showing the removal up close. Parts one and two are running. Appreciate your support and stay tuned.
Patience is definitely key.
You said that right Kevin! Appreciate your support as always my friend. Stay tuned!
Imagine getting a Whiz Comics #1 cover in 200ish pieces... :D I'll probably jinx myself by ending up with some comic in 100ish pieces in the future, haven't I?
That is one way to get the cover you've always wanted! Hahahaha. I would take that cover anyway I could. Appreciate your support as always my friend. Stay tuned.
Are you still looking for Captain Marvel and various Fawcetts for your PC? I saw that my LCS just got some various books in. Adventures, Master, and one I don't remember but had Mary Marvel in it.
I sure am my friend. Thank you. What is the name of your LCS?
@ Keep it Strange Comics in Manassas, Va. most of them are raw and fairly decent condition.
i know we allways think water damage, but could this be a lemonade, some sort of sugar drink.
Great point, but I do not think so because there was nothing residual left on the cover from the sugar. Appreciate your support my friend and stay tuned.