I have a number of topographical maps that come in a folded form. Over years of use, the creases become softer and eventually tear. I was wondering whether this tape would be satisfactory to rejoin the paper over the crease? Would it cope with folding and unfolding potentially for years more? Great video BTW. And remarkably coincidental as a map I was using today had opened up about 8" along the crease.
Excellent question, David! Generally use the Filmoplast P tape to repair or reinforce folds that have split or weakened, and it works very well in those applications. But we have not personally used it in a situation where the map would be folded and unfolded on repeated occasions. I feel it would still work well in that situation, but I cannot say that with certainty. We appreciate your interest in our maps and would like to thank you for getting in touch. Please let me know if you have any others questions.
Nice simple instruction; no over complication or jargon words people outside of the field wouldn't know. (I've been watching restoration in a few other fields, and you'd be shocked at how prevalent both of those are)
Dear Sir, Your presentation was great. The skills and tricks to repair those valuable things which you have shown here were incredible. With warm regards, Amrit
Great tips and many thanks for putting he video together. I have several old British Army maps of Burma (Myanmar), that were actually used in the Campaign, that I've been taking the folds out of, but one I've just received on loan, is in a bad way, and I as need the data on it, this will help me get it back into a reasonable shape. Regards. TG
Thank you for this wonderful video, me and my husband recently purchased a cabin and found an antique map of the area that we want to frame and hang inside the cabin. I followed your directions and my map is now crease free, thank you. We don't have the funds at this time to pay for a professional to frame it so I watched your other videos and have found the tape needed to "hinge" the map. It measures 17"x 22" and I am trying to figure out the best size mat and frame. Do you have any suggestions on how to best figure this out? So far from research it's telling me a 24x 28 frame?
Hi Lynee, we're glad you like our videos and found them helpful and thanks for asking a great question! There really is no hard-and-fast rule when it comes to framing and it really comes down to your personal taste. The important things to remember are to use archival tape when hinging, and keep your map out of direct sunlight or use UV protective glass. We just love the idea of a map of your local area hanging up in your cabin and we're sure that whatever mat and frame you choose, it will look fantastic!
This is a great question, John! We suggest you visit a local frame shop. Or perhaps a dealer in antique maps if you can find one nearby. There is a lot of variation among antique papers, and it would be hard to match up a random piece with the particular map he is wishing to repair. We wish we could be of more help. Good luck!
Hi Jonathan, we see that you've seemed to discover the answer to your excellent question about the use of a particular tape to repair maps. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Happy mapping!
I have a number of topographical maps that come in a folded form. Over years of use, the creases become softer and eventually tear. I was wondering whether this tape would be satisfactory to rejoin the paper over the crease? Would it cope with folding and unfolding potentially for years more?
Great video BTW. And remarkably coincidental as a map I was using today had opened up about 8" along the crease.
Excellent question, David!
Generally use the Filmoplast P tape to repair or reinforce folds that have split or weakened, and it works very well in those applications. But we have not personally used it in a situation where the map would be folded and unfolded on repeated occasions. I feel it would still work well in that situation, but I cannot say that with certainty.
We appreciate your interest in our maps and would like to thank you for getting in touch. Please let me know if you have any others questions.
I have used it on maps that fold out of books, and it works great for me--not the exact same brand however, but similar archival tape. @@NewWorldMaps
@@edition-deluxe fantastic! We're glad you have something that works for you.
Nice simple instruction; no over complication or jargon words people outside of the field wouldn't know. (I've been watching restoration in a few other fields, and you'd be shocked at how prevalent both of those are)
Thank you for the compliments! We try to keep maps inviting for everyone 🙂
Dear Sir,
Your presentation was great. The skills and tricks to repair those valuable things which you have shown here were incredible.
With warm regards,
Amrit
Thank you so much, Amrit! We are glad you found value in our video. Happy mapping!
@@NewWorldMaps Good eveneing, Sir!
Can I ask you a question about your academic studies?
Beloved,
Amrit
@@amritjyoti3797 of course! What would you like to know?
@@NewWorldMaps Good morning Sir,
1. Where have done your basics, master's, and phd.
With warm regards,
Amrit, With love
Hi @@amritjyoti3797 , although we appreciate your interest, we are not at liberty to divulge that kind of personal information. Have a lovely day!
Thanks for the great video very helpful!
You are quite welcome!
Great tips and many thanks for putting he video together. I have several old British Army maps of Burma (Myanmar), that were actually used in the Campaign, that I've been taking the folds out of, but one I've just received on loan, is in a bad way, and I as need the data on it, this will help me get it back into a reasonable shape. Regards. TG
Thank you for sharing with us, Terry. It's wonderful to know that you found this video helpful!
Thank you for this wonderful video, me and my husband recently purchased a cabin and found an antique map of the area that we want to frame and hang inside the cabin. I followed your directions and my map is now crease free, thank you. We don't have the funds at this time to pay for a professional to frame it so I watched your other videos and have found the tape needed to "hinge" the map. It measures 17"x 22" and I am trying to figure out the best size mat and frame. Do you have any suggestions on how to best figure this out? So far from research it's telling me a 24x 28 frame?
Hi Lynee, we're glad you like our videos and found them helpful and thanks for asking a great question!
There really is no hard-and-fast rule when it comes to framing and it really comes down to your personal taste. The important things to remember are to use archival tape when hinging, and keep your map out of direct sunlight or use UV protective glass.
We just love the idea of a map of your local area hanging up in your cabin and we're sure that whatever mat and frame you choose, it will look fantastic!
Thanks for this? Where can I find some old discolored (“antique”) paper in order to fill in the chips?
This is a great question, John!
We suggest you visit a local frame shop. Or perhaps a dealer in antique maps if you can find one nearby.
There is a lot of variation among antique papers, and it would be hard to match up a random piece with the particular map he is wishing to repair.
We wish we could be of more help. Good luck!
Neschen tape?
Ah I watched to the end - thank you!
Hi Jonathan, we see that you've seemed to discover the answer to your excellent question about the use of a particular tape to repair maps. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Happy mapping!