How Do You Archive Newspaper Clippings Without Costing A Fortune?
You can purchase items in your local craft or scrapbooking store to neutralize the acid in newspaper print, but you can also make your own. Here are the steps to make your own. Place one tablet of milk of magnesia into a quart size bottle of club soda. Replace the cap on the club soda, and store in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, pour the solution into the glass casserole pan. This is a process that needs some practice, so first practice on an extra article you may have. Place the practice article into the solution for 2-3 minutes. Remove practice article from the solution, and place it between two paper towels. Gently pat it dry. Be SUPER careful not to ruin the print. Store the clipping between two dry paper towels underneath very heavy books. Once you are comfortable with the process, repeat the process on the article that you want to save. Always practice first, or else you will ruin your clipping.
