Please, a word of caution to Museum-Lers that hinge artwork.  Beva has its
pros and cons, as does any conservation product.  It cannot be used on every
item.  Although we think it has good long term stability, it has not existed
as long as wheat and rice starch pastes (their aging properties are better
known).  Heat activation can damage heat sensitive materials such as
photographs. Also, overheating can drive the adhesive into the paper and
damage the paper.

Please refer to conservation literature for information on hinging artworks.
The AIC Book and Paper group has written a leaflet as well as a catalog that
includes a variety of mounting techniques.  There are no quick answers,
every product you apply to an artwork could damage it.

Helen Alten
Field Services Director
2400 3rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612 870-3120
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