The characteristics of the master pieces made on paper, will depend on the combination of materials involved in the fabrication of the paper, as well as the techniques used to make the piece itself; whether we are talking about a lithograph, a watercolor, an engraved print or an illustration, etc. If the base has cellulose, similar characteristics will be found. Paper possible damage may be listed as follows; deformations due to humidity, torn, missing parts, color degradation because of light exposition or chemical reactions such as damage caused by time, Xilofagos    problems, mold, etc. 

Different techniques are used, from fumigation, whiten the paper, neutralizing acids, Air-drying, ink treatments, humid cleaning, compressing, pressing, etc.

An analysis of the document or paper is made and according to the results the procedure to rescue it will be selected.

Due to the fact that the paper is so fragile, the length of time to achieve positive results is long. We require enough time to allow the procedures accomplish their goal. Each step needs time to be completed. Each chemical reaction must be monitored, so the next procedure within the process may be chosen accordingly.

Artec keeps in touch with experts in paper restoration or conservation. We work with them either in the experts´ workshop or in our own specialized laboratory.