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Short & Sweet: Our Informative Archival Products Videos
Yes folks, I’m here to tell ya that what ya need to know about museum-quality presentation and storage products – and procedures! – is available at your fingertips 24/7 with Archival Methods’ videos!
We’re out and about in our dedicated TeeVee truck (see pix above) creating new product and instructional videos for you day and night! OK, maybe we’re not doing that, but what we ARE doing is making short videos that will explain – and help you visualize! – tons of important archival products, processes and procedures. From choosing the right portfolio box to preserving old letters, and from seeing how to assemble a metal frame kit to explaining just what the heck “acid-free” actually means, you’ll find it all in Archival Methods videos.
Archival Products Videos: Presentation / Storage / How-To / & More
We at Archival Methods understand that when shopping online it may be hard to know the differences, features, and applications of our products. To address this, our short videos will give you a more complete overview of the high-quality archival products you’re looking for. Whether you view the videos BEFORE or AFTER you make your purchase, they provide more information about best practices and uses for your archival supplies. Need even MORE info? Shoot us an email or give us a call at #866-877-7050. Operators are standing by.
Archival Products Videos: An Ever-Growing Library
Preserving Old Photo Albums Video
Family photo albums are often filled with snapshots of both our most cherished moments and scenes from everyday life, and ALL are worthy of archival preservation!
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on Preserving Photo Albums.)
Learn how to store old letters from the family or business archive using archival acid-free products such as envelopes, archival pages, albums, boxes and more!
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on Preserving Old Letters in the Digital Age.)
What does “Acid Free” / “Buffered” / “Unbuffered” Actually Mean?
Here is a short video overview of the definitions of “acid-free” / “buffered” / “unbuffered” as these words apply to the archival characteristics of our museum-quality products. Great info to help YOU choose the right archival solutions for ALL your archiving, storage and presentation needs!
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on Archival Definitions: Acid-Free / Buffered / Unbuffered.)
This video will help steer you in the right direction by serving as an overview of what YOU may have in YOUR archive, and some of the museum-quality solutions Archival Methods has to offer to address each one!
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blogs on the Archival Methods Blog Homepage.)
Preservation Tips: Everything You Need to Know!
This short introductory video covers a wide range of images, objects and artifacts that may reside in your collection or archive. It focuses on our series of over 90(!) fully-illustrated and easy-to-follow blogs that will help steer you in the right direction, no matter WHAT you have!
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out ALL of our blogs mentioned in this video on Archival Methods’ Blog Homepage.)
Archival Methods’ acid-free Drop Front Boxes protect your prints, documents and zillions of other objects and artifacts in your collection or archive. See how the simple yet convenient “drop front” feature actually works!
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on our 3-Inch Drop Front Boxes.)
Archival Methods Onyx Boxes are ruggedly constructed to last for years and years, and yet are quite elegant to complement ALL your different portfolios. See the size / depth / liner color options, and see how the classic “drop-spine” feature will protect your artwork and collectibles.
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on our Onyx Portfolio Boxes.)
Archival Methods 100% Cotton Museum Board
See what “100% Cotton Museum Board” actually means, and how you can select the BEST color and thickness for YOUR matting projects.
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on our Bright White 100% Cotton Museum Board.)
Check out this TERRIFIC solution for storing your 4 x 6 prints. It’s an easy-to-use / all-in-one kit to make organization and archival care a snap.
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on our 4 x 6 Archive 900 Kit.)
Collector Grade 3-Ring Binder Video
Archival Methods Collector Grade Binders are PERFECT for storing (and retrieving!) all sorts of stuff in your family archive or collection. This video gives you an overview of these fine binders, with a focus on how to use our exclusive “Ring Locking Mechanism.”
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on our Collector Grade 3-Ring Binders.)
See a variety of archival mounting solutions for artwork, photographs, documents and more!
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on Mounting Your Artwork & Photographs.)
We all have old-school film processing envelopes floating around in our family archive. Learn how to safely and archivally store the precious snapshot within each one.
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on Preserving Snapshots.)
The Art Carry Case – A Solution for Traveling
In need of a solution for traveling with your artwork? Explore what the Archival Methods’ Art Carry Case has to offer!
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on Art Carrying Cases and Transport.)
Interleaving Options – What are the Differences?
Archival Methods offers several options for interleaving your prints and artwork. This video provides additional information to assist in determining which option is best for you.
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on Archival Thin Paper.)
Ordering Custom Mats with Archival Methods
Creating a custom mat on our website is simpler than ever – all you have to do is choose your preferences and we’ll do the rest!
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on Custom Mat Cutting.)
How to Assemble a Complete Frame Kit
We’ll talk you through assembling our complete frame kit, so you can frame your artwork completely on your own. Our kit provides you with everything you need, and this video takes you step-by-step through the easy-to-follow process.
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our web page with ALL our framing options.)
35mm slides are incredibly important to preserve, now more than ever! Yet it’s often difficult to find the proper storage and organizational solutions for slides. Our compact and easy-to-use 35 mm Slide Storage system highlighted in this video holds up to 200 standard cardboard mounted slides.
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on our 35mm Slide Storage System.)
Differences Between Archival Quality Plastics
Plastic enclosures provide an easy way to show off your artwork, collectibles and family archives while also archivally protecting them from harm. But just WHICH plastic film, sleeve or bag you should choose for your particular needs? Choosing the right type of plastic enclosure can make all the difference when it comes to insuring that your images, film & prints, collectibles, and family artifacts remain pristine – now, and for the future!
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our web page with ALL SORTS of enclosure options.)
When it comes to choosing the best album or binder to hold your family photos, we have a variety of options beyond those available at your local office supply store. We understand that when showing your precious photos to family and friends you want the album to look elegant and professional while providing the very best archival protection for your photos. Our binders, made of library-grade buckram and lined with acid-free card stock, are a great option to consider!
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our web page with ALL SORTS of album and page options.)
How to Choose the Right Storage and Presentation Portfolio Box or Case
We understand that keeping your delicate prints and images safe and beautifully presented is often difficult, especially with considerably larger images. This short video serves as an overview of our museum-quality portfolio boxes, cases and folios for protecting and presenting ALL your images.
(Want even MORE archival products info? Check out our fully-illustrated blog on Portfolio Boxes, Cases and Folios.)
Archival Products Videos: Thanks for Watching, and Tune In Again Soon!
We hope you’ve enjoyed the videos described above, and will visit our videos page often to see what’s new! Our Archival Methods TeeVee crew is busy makin’ more informative and easy-to-follow videos as you read this, so stay tuned!
Contact Us
If you have any additional questions on preserving your collections, or would you like more information on any of our museum-quality archival storage and presentation materials, please contact us here at Archival Methods. We’re always there to help with any archiving, storage, or presentation questions you may have.
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