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  | style="text-align:center; font-size:1.8em; font-weight:bold; color:#2c3e50;" | Welcome to Card Conservation Wiki
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  | style="text-align:center; font-size:1.1em;" | Your comprehensive guide to trading card restoration and conservation founded by The Cardboard Alchemists for the sole purpose of open sourcing Trading Card Conservation Techniques.  
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  == Getting Started ==
== Getting Started ==


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  ! style="width:33%; background:#4a90d9; color:white;" | Safety First
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  ! style="width:33%; background:#4a90d9; color:white;" | Essential Equipment
! style="width:33%; background:#4a90d9; color:white;" | Essential Equipment
  ! style="width:33%; background:#4a90d9; color:white;" | Starters Guide
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  [[File:Safety-icon.png|120px|center|link=Safety Guidelines]]
[[File:Safety-icon.png|120px|center|link=Safety Guidelines]]
  '''[[Safety Guidelines]]'''
'''[[Safety Guidelines]]'''


  Before starting any conservation work, understand the risks and proper precautions.
Before starting any conservation work, understand the risks and proper precautions.
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  [[File:tools-icon.png|115px|center|link=Essential Tools]]
[[File:tools-icon.png|115px|center|link=Essential Tools]]
  '''[[Essential Tools]]'''
'''[[Essential Tools]]'''


  The right tools make all the difference. Build your conservation kit.
The right tools make all the difference. Build your conservation kit.
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  [[File:Beginner-icon.png|115px|center|link=Glossary]]
[[File:Beginner-icon.png|115px|center|link=Glossary]]
  '''[[Start Here]]'''
'''[[Start Here]]'''


  If you're new to card restoration, read the beginners guide.
If you're new to card restoration, read the beginners guide.
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  == Card Types ==
== Card Types ==
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  === Pokemon TCG ===
  '''[[Pokemon TCG Cards]]'''
  * [[Pokemon:Holo Scratches|Holo Scratch Removal]]
  * [[Pokemon:Edge Whitening|Edge Whitening]]
  * [[Pokemon:Surface Cleaning|Surface Cleaning]]


  ''Eras: Base Set, EX, Modern''
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  === Magic: The Gathering ===
! style="background:#28a745; color:white;" colspan="4" | Browse by Card Type
  '''[[Magic: The Gathering Cards]]'''
|-
  * Alpha/Beta Cards
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  * Revised - Urza Block
=== Pokemon TCG ===
  * Modern Frame Era
'''[[Pokemon TCG Cards]]'''
* [[Pokemon:Holo Scratches|Holo Scratch Removal]]
* [[Pokemon:Edge Whitening|Edge Whitening]]
* [[Pokemon:Surface Cleaning|Surface Cleaning]]


  ''1993 - Present''
''Eras: Base Set, EX, Modern''
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  === Sports Cards ===
=== Magic: The Gathering ===
  '''[[Sports Cards]]'''
'''[[Magic: The Gathering Cards]]'''
  * [[Topps Cards]]
* Alpha/Beta Cards
  * [[Upper Deck Cards]]
* Revised - Urza Block
  * [[Panini Cards]]
* Modern Frame Era
  * [[Vintage Tobacco Cards]]


  ''1880s - Present''
''1993 - Present''
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| style="width:25%; vertical-align:top; padding:15px;" |
  === Vintage Cards ===
=== Sports Cards ===
  '''[[Vintage Cards (Pre-1980)]]'''
'''[[Sports Cards]]'''
  * Tobacco Era
* [[Topps Cards]]
  * Gum Card Era
* [[Upper Deck Cards]]
  * Early Photography
* [[Panini Cards]]
* [[Vintage Tobacco Cards]]


  ''Special handling required''
''1880s - Present''
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=== Vintage Cards ===
'''[[Vintage Cards (Pre-1980)]]'''
* Tobacco Era
* Gum Card Era
* Early Photography


  == Techniques ==
''Special handling required''
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  ! style="background:#6f42c1; color:white;" colspan="2" | Conservation Techniques
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  === Cleaning ===
  '''[[Cleaning Techniques]]'''


  {{Safe|Start here - the foundation of all conservation}}
== Techniques ==


  * Dry cleaning methods
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  * Wet cleaning (when appropriate)
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  * Stain removal basics
! style="background:#6f42c1; color:white;" colspan="2" | Conservation Techniques
  * Surface debris removal
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=== Cleaning ===
'''[[Cleaning Techniques]]'''


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{{Safe|Start here - the foundation of all conservation}}
  === Pressing & Flattening ===
  '''[[Pressing and Flattening]]'''


  {{Caution|Requires patience and proper technique}}
* Dry cleaning methods
* Wet cleaning (when appropriate)
* Stain removal basics
* Surface debris removal


  * Humidity treatment
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  * Book press method
=== Pressing & Flattening ===
  * Professional pressing
'''[[Pressing and Flattening]]'''
  * When NOT to press
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{{Caution|Requires patience and proper technique}}
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  === Surface Repair ===
  '''[[Surface Repair]]'''


  * Scratch minimization
* Humidity treatment
  * Scuff treatment
* Book press method
  * Holo restoration
* Professional pressing
  * When to stop
* When NOT to press
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
  === Edge & Corner Work ===
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  '''[[Edge and Corner Work]]'''
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=== Surface Repair ===
'''[[Surface Repair]]'''


  * Edge whitening treatment
* Scratch minimization
  * Corner repair techniques
* Scuff treatment
  * Touch-up methods
* Holo restoration
  * Limitations and ethics
* When to stop
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  == Quick Reference ==
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=== Edge & Corner Work ===
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'''[[Edge and Corner Work]]'''
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  {{Safe|Green boxes indicate safe techniques for most cards}}
  {{Caution|Yellow boxes indicate techniques requiring care}}
  {{Unsafe|Red boxes indicate methods to avoid}}
  {{Warning|Red bordered boxes indicate serious risks}}
  {{Tip|Blue boxes provide helpful tips}}
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  == Browse All Content ==
* Edge whitening treatment
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* Corner repair techniques
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* Touch-up methods
  ! style="background:#17a2b8; color:white;" colspan="3" | Categories
* Limitations and ethics
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  '''Card Types'''
  * [[:Category:Pokemon Cards]]
  * [[:Category:Magic The Gathering]]
  * [[:Category:Sports Cards]]
  * [[:Category:Vintage Cards]]
  * [[:Category:Modern Cards]]
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  '''Techniques'''
  * [[:Category:Cleaning Techniques]]
  * [[:Category:Pressing Techniques]]
  * [[:Category:Repair Techniques]]
  * [[:Category:Techniques]]
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  '''Resources'''
  * [[:Category:Safety]]
  * [[:Category:Tools]]
  * [[:Category:Card Types]]
  * [[Special:AllPages|All Pages]]
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{{Safe|Green boxes indicate safe techniques for most cards}}
{{Caution|Yellow boxes indicate techniques requiring care}}
{{Unsafe|Red boxes indicate methods to avoid}}
{{Warning|Red bordered boxes indicate serious risks}}
{{Tip|Blue boxes provide helpful tips}}
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== Browse All Content ==
 
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! style="background:#17a2b8; color:white;" colspan="3" | Categories
|-
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'''Card Types'''
* [[:Category:Pokemon Cards]]
* [[:Category:Magic The Gathering]]
* [[:Category:Sports Cards]]
* [[:Category:Vintage Cards]]
* [[:Category:Modern Cards]]
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'''Techniques'''
* [[:Category:Cleaning Techniques]]
* [[:Category:Pressing Techniques]]
* [[:Category:Repair Techniques]]
* [[:Category:Techniques]]
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'''Resources'''
* [[:Category:Safety]]
* [[:Category:Tools]]
* [[:Category:Card Types]]
* [[Special:AllPages|All Pages]]
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Revision as of 00:29, 30 January 2026

Welcome to Card Conservation Wiki
Your comprehensive guide to trading card restoration and conservation founded by The Cardboard Alchemists for the sole purpose of open sourcing Trading Card Conservation Techniques.

Getting Started

Safety First Essential Equipment Starters Guide

Safety Guidelines

Before starting any conservation work, understand the risks and proper precautions.

Essential Tools

The right tools make all the difference. Build your conservation kit.

Start Here

If you're new to card restoration, read the beginners guide.

Card Types

Browse by Card Type

Pokemon TCG

Pokemon TCG Cards

Eras: Base Set, EX, Modern

Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering Cards

  • Alpha/Beta Cards
  • Revised - Urza Block
  • Modern Frame Era

1993 - Present

Sports Cards

Sports Cards

1880s - Present

Vintage Cards

Vintage Cards (Pre-1980)

  • Tobacco Era
  • Gum Card Era
  • Early Photography

Special handling required

Techniques

Conservation Techniques

Cleaning

Cleaning Techniques

Safe: Start here - the foundation of all conservation
  • Dry cleaning methods
  • Wet cleaning (when appropriate)
  • Stain removal basics
  • Surface debris removal

Pressing & Flattening

Pressing and Flattening

Caution: Requires patience and proper technique
  • Humidity treatment
  • Book press method
  • Professional pressing
  • When NOT to press

Surface Repair

Surface Repair

  • Scratch minimization
  • Scuff treatment
  • Holo restoration
  • When to stop

Edge & Corner Work

Edge and Corner Work

  • Edge whitening treatment
  • Corner repair techniques
  • Touch-up methods
  • Limitations and ethics

Quick Reference

Safety Indicators Used in This Wiki
Safe: Green boxes indicate safe techniques for most cards
Caution: Yellow boxes indicate techniques requiring care
Unsafe: Red boxes indicate methods to avoid
WARNING: Red bordered boxes indicate serious risks
Tip: Blue boxes provide helpful tips

Browse All Content

Categories

Card Types

Techniques

Resources

Card Conservation Wiki - Exclusive content for Patreon members

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