Paper money, historical documents, letters, certificates, and fragile ephemera often develop tears, folds, creases, and handling wear over time. While valuable or rare documents should always be left to professional conservators, many minor defects can be stabilized safely at home—if you know the correct archival methods.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 69 — How to Repair Minor Tears & Folds in Paper Money and Documents gives you the exact professional techniques used by conservators to treat minor non-structural issues without causing long-term damage. You’ll learn what is safe to repair, what should never be touched, which archival materials are approved for use, and how to flatten, stabilize, and preserve delicate paper items properly.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Assess whether a tear or crease is safe for home repair
Distinguish structural damage from cosmetic defects
Select museum-grade tools such as mending tissue and wheat paste
Align paper fibers without causing further splitting
Safely stabilize edge tears using reversible archival methods
Humidify and flatten creases without wetting the document
Remove curling, warping, and waves caused by humidity
Avoid destructive tape, glue, lamination, or heat-based methods
Identify when a professional paper conservator is required
Protect repaired items using archival sleeves and safe long-term storage
Volume 69 gives collectors, numismatists, estate handlers, archivists, and historians a clear, defensible foundation for protecting paper-based collectibles—preserving both financial and historical value.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 7 Pages • Instant Access
Paper money, historical documents, letters, certificates, and fragile ephemera often develop tears, folds, creases, and handling wear over time. While valuable or rare documents should always be left to professional conservators, many minor defects can be stabilized safely at home—if you know the correct archival methods.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 69 — How to Repair Minor Tears & Folds in Paper Money and Documents gives you the exact professional techniques used by conservators to treat minor non-structural issues without causing long-term damage. You’ll learn what is safe to repair, what should never be touched, which archival materials are approved for use, and how to flatten, stabilize, and preserve delicate paper items properly.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Assess whether a tear or crease is safe for home repair
Distinguish structural damage from cosmetic defects
Select museum-grade tools such as mending tissue and wheat paste
Align paper fibers without causing further splitting
Safely stabilize edge tears using reversible archival methods
Humidify and flatten creases without wetting the document
Remove curling, warping, and waves caused by humidity
Avoid destructive tape, glue, lamination, or heat-based methods
Identify when a professional paper conservator is required
Protect repaired items using archival sleeves and safe long-term storage
Volume 69 gives collectors, numismatists, estate handlers, archivists, and historians a clear, defensible foundation for protecting paper-based collectibles—preserving both financial and historical value.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 7 Pages • Instant Access
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