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| 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 | Learn the Terms |
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Before starting any conservation work, understand the risks and proper precautions. |
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 | |||
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=== 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 | |
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=== 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 |
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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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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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