How To Preserve An Autograph On A Piece Of Clothing.
Collecting memorabilia has become more than just a hobby in todays world
. People are using collecting as a way of making money and some are even basing their whole career on it. Of course there are still the people who collect just for the pleasure of it. Collectors take great pride in their collections and some use collecting as a way of feeling closer to their chosen idol. In some ways it can even be seen as a form of worship and the collection is a shrine and a mark of respect.Collecting is a great pastime but it can take a great deal of time and hard work to build up real collection. Sometimes you may be stuck in line for hours waiting to get the signature of your favourite actor or sports star, you may need to hang around after gigs or matches to get the autograph you want, and event then you maybe disappointed. Sometimes a star is just too busy to sign something for you or they may not be willing to. If you have the gift of the gab then you may be able to get back stage after a gig and this is probably your best chance of getting an autograph.
Sometimes you may be caught off guard and unexpectedly spot a celebrity signing opportunity and you may not have your autograph book to hand. Do not worry; most celebrities will sign clothing for you so just offer them whatever you are wearing! Sometimes a signed piece of clothing will be worth more than a signed photograph, especially if it is a signed piece of sports clothing. However, it can sometimes be quite hard to preserve these sorts of pieces of memorabilia and after you have gone to all the trouble of obtaining it you certainly dont want the photograph to fade. There are a few preventive measures that you can take with your autographed memorabilia which can greatly help to extend the life of the signature.
If you want to wash the article of clothing then you should do so only in cold water and on a gentle cycle. You must not over-wash it as this will definitely help it to fade. You must not put in a dryer with other clothes; instead leave it to dry naturally. Cleaning the piece to often will age the signature unnecessarily. If you want to try and set the signature then you should use a blow dryer or an iron to do this. The heat from the appliance will set the ink so that it is more resistant to fading even after repeated washings.
You may want embroider or sew along the signature so that a version of the signature is always on the clothing even after it has faded. If you must put the clothing in the dryer then make sure that it is on the highest heat setting for 30 minutes. The heat from the dryer sets the ink so that it is more resistant to fading. Some people prefer to coat the autograph with a clear fabric paint to stop it fading. You must always test this on another piece of clothing before hand though, to make sure it works and doesnt damage the clothing.
Lastly, you could always frame the article of clothing or purchase a memorabilia box. This is the best way to make sure that your article is completely protected and preserved forever.
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by: Suzlar