Q. I have several hundred Patricia Breen ornaments. They are glass ornaments covered in a fine glitter. What do you recommend for a storage solution? Your small bags with tissue? Many of them are over $100.00 each so I am concerned with keeping them nice. Some of the garlands that use small siver and gold balls are tarnishing and I am worried. Many thanks for your time.
A.Our tissue will prevent tarnishing (it passes the TAPPI T444 Silver Tarnish Test and the P.A.T.) and you can use it in conjunction with the sleeves. Remove tarnish first with whatever gentle method you prefer. Would perhaps be easier to use the tissue in ornament storage boxes, or Rubbermaid or Sterilite boxes. If humidity is high where you live - you might also want to consider desiccant. The single most important storage variable is location; it's always best to keep precious items in climate-controlled areas of the home.
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- Debra
- Washington, D.C. area, United States
- B.A. History and Historic Preservation - University of Mary Washington. Continuing Education and Professional Associations: American Institute for Conservation, Washington Conservation Guild, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Friends of Mt. Vernon, Smithsonian Associate, American Association of University Women