Want to remember those special moments that were already capture in print? Here's a way to help slow down the aging process and preserve old and brittle newspaper clippings.
- Dissolve 1 milk of magnesia table in 1 quart of club soda
- Let stand overnight
- Stir well and pour into a shallow pan
- Lay newspaper clipping flat in pan and soak for 1-2 hours
- Carefully remove and place on soft towel to dry.
The clipping will remain preserved for several decades....always test procedure on a test page first! After all, you don't want to ruin the clipping you're trying to preserve.