learning to restore books?

comicgeek86 · **Joined:** Sep 22, 2012 9:00 AM **Posts:** 3

Hi im new to the Board, and my english is not the best (im from Germany)

First of all im happy that i found this great Board hope to have a great Time here

My main question is how or where do i can learn to restore books...as is said im from Germany so over here are no workshops or something like that, and google didnt help me much in my search so maybe you could help me a little bit out with some links or advises.

thanks alot
Thomas

Garry · **Posted:** Sep 22, 2012 6:03 PM

Restoration isn't something that can be easily learnt, it takes years to ever start developing the skills needed.

If you have comics that you want restored then you're better off enquiring with a professional about it. :righton:

highradart · **Joined:** Mar 02, 2010 9:54 PM **Posts:** 851

Pressing is not restoration.

comicgeek86 · **Joined:** Sep 22, 2012 9:00 AM **Posts:** 3

your right i absolutly agree with your that it takes years but yeah i just dont know where to start witch equipment i need what the different techniques are and so on...your right i should contact someone via pm here

DeadOne · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2009 12:36 PM **Posts:** 511

comicgeek86 wrote:

your right i absolutly agree with your that it takes years but yeah i just dont know where to start witch equipment i need what the different techniques are and so on...your right i should contact someone via pm here

Welcome to the boards. :wave:

There is an active CBCA member, Mike DeChellis, who began his quest to learn all he could about the restoration of comic books just a few years ago. He might be willing to share some of his trials and tribulations, tips and tricks, etc. If you would like to send him a personal message, his name above is linked to his profile.

comicgeek86 · **Joined:** Sep 22, 2012 9:00 AM **Posts:** 3

Thx for the information i will try to contact him

im happy to be here real nice community

Shadow_wolf · **Joined:** Aug 21, 2009 11:42 PM **Posts:** 5

http://www.indiana.edu/~libpres/manual/mantoc.html

This is a pretty good place for information on some procedures used in restoration and conservation of paper items.

A lot of comic book restoration artists prefer to keep the exacts of their methods as trade secrets, the information is out there, you just gotta do the research, try searching for paper restoration/conservation and certain procedures used (leaf casting, tape removal, etc), there are also a few books on the topic, but some of them can be a bit pricey.

Start small by picking up some cheap beaters and practice things like tear seals and minor inpainting. :righton:

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