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Even though they have been under glass since 1975 and 1977, my two university diplomas have yellowed. I just found them while unpacking some things in storage. I would like to hang them in my office. Is there any way they can be cleaned? If not what would be the best way to frame/border them to keep them from looking so yellow?
Hi NK!! I found an article with some options and will attach a link for you. I also read another where you could scan your document and use Photoshop on the spots - then re-print it on good quality acid free stock.
Don't hang valuable framed items in direct sun. Don't hang anything on outside walls or above the fireplace if you use your fireplace. All that is common sense.
There are acid free mats out there - I use those. Sometimes the yellow is nice and shows the document is original.
I contacted the school and they charge $50 per document plus said the size would be different, the signatures would be different and I believe they even said they would have to use the current date. Not sure about that but I decided to let my husband try to photoshop the yellowing if he can. He might have some other tricks up his sleeve. I am 72 years old in a new house and office and I found my father's undergraduate and law degrees as well as the same for my late brother so I plan to make a nice display in my office of all our degrees.
The glass they are behind matters too. Regular glass will not protect it from UV rays. We had our wedding picture framed behind museum quality UV glass in 2002. We had it reframed last week to match our new house and it was in perfect condition. There was zero fading or discoloring.
The glass they are behind matters too. Regular glass will not protect it from UV rays. We had our wedding picture framed behind museum quality UV glass in 2002. We had it reframed last week to match our new house and it was in perfect condition. There was zero fading or discoloring.
Good tip!
However, I don't believe they had UV glass 40+ years ago
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