Shannon,
We use drapery weights that we buy from local fabric stores (like JoAnn 
Fabrics).  Fairly inexpensive, small, clean, easy to buy.  We also humidify 
documents that are donated to us before we even attempt to unfold, unroll or 
even read.  We bought under the bed storage containers from Target, and that 
has worked for us.

Bronwen Anderson-Sanders
Mifflinburg Buggy Museum

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From: "Shannon Lindridge" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 10:24 AM
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Paperweights-make your own?


I have a large collection of rolled architectural drawings which need to be 
placed flat in flat file drawers.  The documents are in very good condition; 
not brittle, etc.  They just have that "memory" of being rolled.  I have 
looked into the lead weight bags at Gaylord--too expensive.  I have 30 
drawers to fill and will probably need four weights per drawer.  Also, the 
availability of lead shot in NY has become harder to obtain due to 
environmental regulations, so making my own with Lead is out.

Has anyone made their own weights and what have you used?

Thanks, Shannon Lindridge

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