Posted by K Madsen on October 20, 1999 at 13:02:50:
In Reply to: Removing masking tape residue posted by KK Madsen on October 18, 1999 at 15:56:03:
: Can anyone advise the best technique and solvent for removing residue left by old masking tape? Thanks for your help. K Madsen
Thanks, John! I have a Shiro Kasamatsu 1960 print (modern, heavy paper) with 2" x 1/4" area of masking tape residue at both top and bottom (the deckled edges). This residue is crystaline, not sticky. Can I safely leave it and go ahead with conservation matting? Will it degrade the paper if I leave it? Should I trim it off? Thanks for your advice!