TipsSticky Photos: If you need to remove photos that are stuck in albums by adhesive, place a towel over the photo and use a hair dryer on a very low heat. Remember not too hold the hair dryer too close or for too long as this may damage the photos, be very careful! Another one you could try to remove sticky photos is using dental floss behind the pictures. Leftovers: With your photos that you can't seem to find a particular place or album for, create an A - Z album. You can use several photos for each letter. Get creative by using objects and items within the picture which may not be the main focus to create your letter page ie. 's' for swing of which Jack is playing on. Preserving & Protecting Your Photos: - Sunlight and extreme temperatures will eventually damage photos so keep them in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
- Over time any fingerprints left on photos will actually appear due to oil from your skin. Try to avoid this by handling them carefully, wash your hands frequently or by wearing cotton gloves.
- Be selective on the plastic sleeves you store your photos and scrapbooking supplies. Do not use items containing polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl) or polyvinyl acetate (PVA). Instead go for polyethylene (acrylic) and polypropylene (polyester) to keep your memorabilia stable.
Ideas- Use chalks to gently highlight black and white photos
- Sepia tones give photos an aged look
- Take photos of other objects relating to your subject's photographs
- Print photos onto textured cardstock for the look of canvas
- Heat photos for a weathered look (be very careful!!)
- To link several photographs, print them in the same colour such as sepia or black and white.
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