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Post by checkwheelsdown on May 7, 2015 17:27:19 GMT
My mother wanted me to ask if anyone here has had any success in separating old photos from glass?
My first thought is to try Undu, but since we're talking pictures from the late 1800s, I've been hesitant to take the plunge for fear of further damage. My second thought is we're screwed if the image is stuck to the glass, there's really no way to scrape that off and still have an intact photo. My third thought is to try to find a reputable place that restores old photos and see what they recommend. My final thought is to just leave the picture in the frame and try to have it scanned.
Anyone in the same boat? Which direction have you taken? Results good or bad?
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Post by anniefb on May 7, 2015 19:04:07 GMT
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Post by checkwheelsdown on May 7, 2015 19:35:15 GMT
Thank you annie! I'll check it out, the Smithsonian should know its stuff |
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 7, 2015 21:13:11 GMT
That's what I was going to say too, I wouldn't risk trying to get it off. I would try to photograph or scan it through the glass and make a new print from the digital version.  |
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Post by myboysnme on May 7, 2015 22:29:25 GMT
I have heard if you put it in the freezer the moisture that is holding it will freeze and allow it to separate from the glass. Maybe try it with a photo after you scan it.
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Post by Sassy Sabrina SWZ on May 10, 2015 17:37:04 GMT
I inherited a photo of my mom and her twin brother, age 3 in 1918, and it was already fused to the broken glass (not to mention that the photo was greatly faded and there were dirt spots under the glass). This is what it looked like after I scanned it. I used the scanned version in a family history album. It's not easy to make out all the details, but it's still a sweet photo that I treasure. Attachments:
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Post by jamh on May 11, 2015 15:06:34 GMT
I have always had amazing results with Un-Du.
jamh
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Post by dald222 on May 21, 2015 8:12:15 GMT
I scan many heritage photos & they come up fine when I send them to the photo developer I have some from the 1800s & you will get a nice picture from the scan |
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