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Welcome to Card Conservation Wiki

Your comprehensive guide to trading card restoration and conservation founded by Josh & Sebastian with the Cardboard Alchemists for the sole purpose of open sourcing Trading Card Conservation Techniques.

 == Getting Started ==

Safety First	Essential Equipment	Learn the Terms
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.	File:Book-icon.png Glossary Learn the terminology used in card conservation.

 == Card Types ==

Browse by Card Type
=== Pokemon TCG === Pokemon TCG Cards * Holo Scratch Removal * Edge Whitening * Surface Cleaning 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 * Topps Cards * Upper Deck Cards * Panini Cards * Vintage Tobacco 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

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Categories
Card Types * Category:Pokemon Cards * Category:Magic The Gathering * Category:Sports Cards * Category:Vintage Cards * Category:Modern Cards	Techniques * Category:Cleaning Techniques * Category:Pressing Techniques * Category:Repair Techniques * Category:Techniques	Resources * Category:Safety * Category:Tools * Category:Card Types * All Pages

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