How to pack museum objects safely
You can try this at home, using any tissue- or crepe-like paper you have lying around!
Video here by National Museum Scotland - How to make and use tissue puffs | National Museums Scotland
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More types of packing
Plastazote is a very versatile material, which is in every curator’s and conservator’s arsenal. When working with mixed collections, something employing all types of packing techniques is essential - method-statement-pinning-Feb25.docx
If working with archival, photographic or works on paper collections, Melinex is the most commonly used material, as this is a non-static sleeve which protects the object inside.
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