Prevention on cracking bubbles?

Awl Skulkerkey

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Clear silicone is another option. It's not about prevention, it's damage limitation now. Any DIY store sells silicone in a tube - if you do get a good brand one. Apply with an artists brush. It will set like glue with a strong seal but is removable at any time with no damage to bubble
 

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Buy some acid free 'archival' tape. Cut a small piece off and stick it down. It won't yellow or become brittle.

The bubbles are definitely getting worse - I've seen way more lifted bubbles over the past year than ever before. I know a collector who has had a bubble crack develop from nothing which the figure was in the same position on display - he thinks the bubble has shrunk very slightly, cracking the bubble.
 

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maxf said:
Buy some acid free 'archival' tape. Cut a small piece off and stick it down. It won't yellow or become brittle.

The bubbles are definitely getting worse - I've seen way more lifted bubbles over the past year than ever before. I know a collector who has had a bubble crack develop from nothing which the figure was in the same position on display - he thinks the bubble has shrunk very slightly, cracking the bubble.

That's worrying...
 

Carl Waterworth

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Well i have place a bit of celotape across the bottom and half way up the right hand side, very pleased with the result. Hopefully it will be enough

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If you ever have to remove tape in the future and it leaves glue residue behind I use regular 'lighter fluid' on soft cotton rag. It's more forgiving than strong solvent cleaners, harmless to print and evaporates afterwards. (As long as you don't rub too hard!)
 

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I haven't tried lighter fluid (although I'm sure it works). I use Surgical Spirit B.P. and have terrific results, and again it doesn't damage the litho.
 
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