Alternate names
None reported
Characteristics
Glassine used in museums is acid-free, unbuffered and made from selected chemical pulp. After pulping and drying sheets are pressed through rollers so that paper fibers flatten out in the same direction – called ‘calendering’. In order to maximize smoothness and thinness, glassine is calendered several times, or ‘supercalendered’. Even if PH neutral, it is not always lignin free and is therefore ultimately unstable. It has a definite shelf life of three to five years.
Forms/Sizes
Pre-cut sheets 8 x 10” to 36 x 48”; rolls 36” – 60” wide, pre-made envelopes.
Application
Used primarily for interleaving between prints, drawings and pastels. Also used to make temporary envelopes for shipping unframed matted or un-matted works on paper to stiffen them for oversized photo corners or to tape directly to board “sandwiches” or trays. Traditionally used as an inner wrapping for paintings. Wrinkling and creases can be abrasive in some applications (ornate frames for example), therefore wrapping must be done carefully, and re-use of wrapping material is not advised. Not recommended for long-term storage. Not recommended for direct contact with unframed paintings on canvas or photographs.
Sources
Masterpak
Light Impressions
Talas
Metal Edge
Gaylord
University Products
Hiromi Paper Company
Archivart
Ashley Distributors
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