What can I do about autograph ink flaking off a poster?

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wlaeyene
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Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:29 am

Hi,

I have a They Live poster that might be a reprint and I have recently got it signed but noticed that the ink is flaking off. What do you guys suggest I do to preserve the signature?


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Tue Dec 05, 2023 12:34 pm

There is a spray artist's use to secure chalk to the medium. I had Art Clokey sketch a Gumby with his black pen and it never dried. A shot of Fix secured it. Google "fix for art". Test it first though.
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Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:00 pm

don't put it in a plastic or especially a mylar sleeve.

it'll pull the sig right off of there.
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Workable Fixative Spray by 3M
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Tue Dec 19, 2023 3:12 am

wlaeyene wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:29 am
Hi,

I have a They Live poster that might be a reprint and I have recently got it signed but noticed that the ink is flaking off. What do you guys suggest I do to preserve the signature?


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Use a spray fixative. Spray fixatives are designed to protect artwork from smudging, fading, and moisture damage. They can also help prevent ink from peeling off the poster. You can find spray fixatives at most art supply stores.
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wlaeyene wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:29 am
Hi,

I have a They Live poster that might be a reprint and I have recently got it signed but noticed that the ink is flaking off. What do you guys suggest I do to preserve the signature?



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You can apply a thin layer of glue to the signature if you want to save money, or you can cover the entire poster with a thin layer of plastic.
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