Talk:Book and Paper Group Wiki

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The Book and Paper Group Wiki is a publication of the Book and Paper Specialty Group of the American Institute for Conservation. The BPG Wiki is intended to be a comprehensive record of treatment-related topics, arranged systematically with descriptive details. Like all wikis, the site's contents are collaborative and dynamic works-in-progress.

Copyright 2025. The AIC Wiki is a publication of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC). It is published as a convenience for the members of AIC. Publication does not endorse nor recommend any treatments, methods, or techniques described herein. Information on researching with and citing the wiki can be found on the Reference and Bibliography Protocols page.

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American Institute for Conservation (AIC). "Talk:Book and Paper Group Wiki." AIC Wiki. May 2, 2025. http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Talk:Book_and_Paper_Group_Wiki.

Wiki Team[edit source]

The BPG Wiki is overseen by two volunteer Wiki Coordinators, one book and one paper, who report to the BPG Publications Committee chair. They are responsible for overseeing page and section revisions, raising awareness of the Wiki, keeping BPG members informed of its progress, recruiting contributors, organizing editing events, assisting anyone that comes forward with research and expertise they want to share, and integrating the Wiki with other BPG PubComm efforts.

Diane Knauf, Paper Conservation Wiki Coordinator (2019-2022)
Katherine Kelly, Book Conservation Wiki Coordinator (2016-2020)

Contributing to the Wiki[edit source]

If you would like to be involved in the Wiki, contact the BPG Wiki Coordinators at BookandPaperGroup.Wiki@gmail.com.

Contributing to the Wiki can include:

Adding content by editing pages or by emailing the Wiki Coordinators
Providing references
Contributing images
Suggesting videos for the playlist
Larger projects that you can volunteer can be found by visiting the Help Wanted Page and the Contributors Toolbox for current projects.

Photo Gallery[edit source]

Four flap folder. Photo courtesy of Susannah Kendall. January 2018.
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Edge Wraps (detail)
Stain reduction using gellan, during treatment. Photo courtesy of Susie Cobbledick. November 2017.
Modified spokeshave for thinning leather. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Kwan. January 2018.
Making remoistenable repair tissue. Photo courtesy of Jodie Utter. February 2016.
Polarized light microscopy pigment identification. Photo courtesy of Jodie Utter. January 2012.
Conservation lab interior. Photo courtesy of Jodie Utter. January 2006.
Making a thin layer of 3% agarose gel for use in removing water-based adhesive tape.
Iron gall ink under normal illumination.
Iron dispersed in paper seen under UVA illumination. Noticeably more dispersed than the visible iron gall ink.
Deteriorated iron gall ink exhibiting burn through and cracking. Transmitted light.

Videos and Playlists[edit source]

All the YouTube videos used in the BPG wiki.

The Book and Paper Conservation Wiki has a selection of embed YouTube videos throughout its pages that illustrate various tools, techniques, and working habits in book and paper conservation. The Book and Paper Group also maintains a playlist of videos on YouTube, some videos of which are aimed at conservators and some at the general public.

History of the Book and Paper Group Wiki[edit source]

In 2009, the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) launched the AIC Wiki with funding assistance from the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT). The BPG Wiki grew out of two earlier BPG publication projects - the Paper Conservation Catalog (PCC) and the Book Conservation Catalog (BCC).

Discussion Topics:[edit source]

I’m a little bit confused as to the relationship between the Book and Paper Wiki, and the Paper Catalog and the Book Conservation Wiki. Should I be trying not to duplicate content from these, and/or try to provide links to these when appropriate?

A reasonable confusion, they have developed very irregularly. Essentially: AIC Wiki is the umbrella. Under it are:

Other specialty groups like Objects, Paintings...
Book and Paper Group Wiki (BPG Wiki), which includes

Shared BPG Stuff
Paper Conservation Wiki (also called the Paper Conservation Catalog)
Book Conservation Wiki (formerly called the Book Conservation Catalog)

There are things on the book and paper side that really should move into "shared stuff", but they just haven't gotten that attention yet.--Kkelly (talk) 13:51, 5 February 2019 (CST)

I think this confusion would be helped if the Paper Conservation Wiki was only referred to as the Paper Conservation Wiki. Note that it was formally called the Paper Conservation Catalog, but continuing to use wiki and catalog interchangeably leads to more confusion.--Dknauf

I think that the "What's new with the wiki" section and the "Wiki Team" section on the Paper Conservation Wiki page are perhaps more appropriate on this Book and Paper page. --Dknauf

Interesting Content:[edit source]

In January 2018, the Wiki Coordinators sent out a call for digital images to be added to the BPG Wiki. Contributions are gathered below, and are being placed within the wiki when possible.

Four flap folder. Photo courtesy of Susannah Kendall. January 2018.
Four flap folder. Photo courtesy of Susannah Kendall. January 2018.
Callahan Strips. Photo courtesy of Susannah Kendall. January 2018.
Callahan Strips. Photo courtesy of Susannah Kendall. January 2018.
Callahan Strips. Photo courtesy of Susannah Kendall. January 2018.
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Edge Wraps (mat closed)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Edge Wraps (mat opened)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Edge Wraps (detail)
Various corner examples. TL: Mylar corner secured with gummed linen tape; BL: paper corner secured with gummed linen tape; TR: Mylar corner secured with double-sided tape; BR: paper corner secured with double-sided tape (mat closed)
Various corner examples. TL: Mylar corner secured with gummed linen tape; BL: paper corner secured with gummed linen tape; TR: Mylar corner secured with double-sided tape; BR: paper corner secured with double-sided tape (mat opened)
Extended Hinges and Tab: .003 mil Mylar sandwiched between 2.5 mil Hollytex; 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to silicone-coated Mylar; Hollytex applied to wet adhesive and dried; solvent activated with acetone
Extended Hinges and Tab: .003 mil Mylar sandwiched between 2.5 mil Hollytex; 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to silicone-coated Mylar; Hollytex applied to wet adhesive and dried; solvent activated with acetone (details of hinges)
Extended Hinges and Tab: .003 mil Mylar sandwiched between 2.5 mil Hollytex; 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to silicone-coated Mylar; Hollytex applied to wet adhesive and dried; solvent activated with acetone (details of hinges)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Gillaland Strips. (mat closed)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Gillaland Strips. (mat opened)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Gillaland Strips. (detail)
Hinges on Canvas Support: 2.5 mil Hollytex: 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; Brush applied to silicone-coated Mylar; Hollytex applied to wet adhesive and dried; solvent activated with acetone.
Hinges on Canvas Support: 2.5 mil Hollytex: 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; Brush applied to silicone-coated Mylar; Hollytex applied to wet adhesive and dried; solvent activated with acetone (detail).
Extended Hinges: .003 mil Mylar sandwiched between 2.5 mil Hollytex; 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to silicone-coated Mylar; Hollytex applied to wet adhesive and dried; can be heat-set or solvent activated
2.5 mil Hollytex Hinges: 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to silicone-coated Mylar; Hollytex applied to wet adhesive and dried; can be heat-set or solvent activated
2.5 mil Hollytex Double Layer Hinges: 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to silicone-coated Mylar; Hollytex applied to wet adhesive and dried; can be heat-set or solvent activated
1.5 mil Hollytex Hinges: 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to silicone-coated Mylar; Hollytex applied to wet adhesive and dried; can be heat-set or solvent activated
1.5 mil Hollytex Double Layer Hinges: 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to silicone-coated Mylar; Hollytex applied to wet adhesive and dried; can be heat-set or solvent activated
Tengujo Paper Lascaux Hinges: 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to Teflon; paper applied to wet adhesive and dried; can be heat-set or solvent activated
Pull-Through Hinges: Tengujo paper; 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to Teflon; paper applied to wet adhesive and dried; solvent activated with acetone.
Pull-Through Hinges: Tengujo paper; 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to Teflon; paper applied to wet adhesive and dried; solvent activated with acetone.
Pull-Through Hinges: Tengujo paper; 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to Teflon; paper applied to wet adhesive and dried; solvent activated with acetone.
Pull-Through Hinges: Tengujo paper; 1:1 Lascaux 360 HV: Lascaux 498 HV; brush applied to Teflon; paper applied to wet adhesive and dried; solvent activated with acetone.
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Radiant Sling (mat closed)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Radiant Sling (mat opened)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Radiant Sling (detail)
Sink Mat for Housing Fragile Works on Paper (package closed)
Sink Mat for Housing Fragile Works on Paper (opened to layer 1)
Sink Mat for Housing Fragile Works on Paper (opened to layer 2)
Sink Mat for Housing Works on Thick Supports (package closed)
Sink Mat for Housing Works on Thick Supports (package opened)
Sink Mat for Housing Works on Thick Supports (lifting artwork out of sink mat by using paper tab)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Support Corners (mat closed)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Support Corners (mat opened)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Support Corners (detail)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Stieglitz (mat closed)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Stieglitz (mat opened)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Stieglitz (detail)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Tabs (mat closed)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Tabs (mat opened)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Tabs (detail)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Visible Edge Strips (mat closed)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Visible Edge Strips (mat opened)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Visible Edge Strips (detail)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Z-fold Strips (mat closed)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Z-fold Strips (mat opened)
Non-adhesive hinging technique: Z-fold Strips (detail)

Stain reduction using gellan, during treatment. Photo courtesy of Susie Cobbledick. November 2017.
Stain reduction using gellan, after treatment. Photo courtesy of Susie Cobbledick. December 2017.
Stains left behind by treatment with mercury (compound unknown). . Photo courtesy of Susie Cobbledick. January 2015.
Soot damage in book. Photo courtesy of Susie Cobbledick. January 2015.
Backing hammer. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Kwan. January 2018.
Dividers. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Kwan. January 2018.
Lying-press. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Kwan. January 2018.
Modified spokeshave for thinning leather. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Kwan. January 2018.
Stick for shaping spine of book during rounding. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Kwan. January 2018.
Paring and lifting knifes. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Kwan. January 2018.
Small paring and lifting knives. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Kwan. January 2018.
Paper knife. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Kwan. January 2018.
Sewing frame. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Kwan. January 2018.
Media consolidation under magnification. Photo courtesy of Jodie Utter. August 2013.
Surface cleaning a photograph. Photo courtesy of Jodie Utter. July 2015.
Surface cleaning a photograph. Photo courtesy of Jodie Utter. July 2015.
Making remoistenable repair tissue. Photo courtesy of Jodie Utter. February 2016.
Polarized light microscopy pigment identification. Photo courtesy of Jodie Utter. January 2012.
Conservation lab interior. Photo courtesy of Jodie Utter. January 2006.
Handheld XRF. Photo courtesy of Jodie Utter. October 2015.
Wheat starch paste. Photo courtesy of Jodie Utter. February 2016.
The result of housing paper materials between Mylar sheets adhered with double-stick tape
Positioning double-stick tape
Positioning double-stick tape
An unused "Ideal Scrap book". Undated, but probably early to mid- 20th century.
An unused "Ideal Scrap book". Undated, but probably early to mid- 20th century.
An unused "Ideal Scrap book". Undated, but probably early to mid- 20th century.
Making a thin layer of 3% agarose gel for use in removing water-based adhesive tape.
Iron gall ink under normal illumination.
Iron dispersed in paper seen under UVA illumination. Noticeably more dispersed than the visible iron gall ink.
Iron gall ink showing some burn through under normal illumination.
Iron gall ink showing significant burn through under UVA illumination.
Iron gall ink test strips color chart.
Example of an excessively hairy mend made with long fiber tissue.
Deteriorated iron gall ink on paper, seen from the verso and exhibiting burn through and cracking.
Deteriorated iron gall ink on paper, seen from the verso under transmitted light and exhibiting burn through and cracking.
Deteriorated iron gall ink on paper, seen from the verso and exhibiting burn through and cracking. Mended with RK-O tissue with Klucel G in ethanol.