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Collecting Sports Autographs and Preserving Them

Article Category: Sports

Author Name: Kellie

Finally getting that sought-after autograph of one's most-loved player or team is definitely a fulfilling and rewarding experience. It's so remarkable to think how one simple inscription can put smiles to a fan's heart for how many years, given that it was well taken care of.

Indeed, collecting sports autographs is not the end task of every fan, as preserving one's sports autographed item is a must-do thing too because this will ensure that the signature will not fade out for how many years and thus, it increases the value of the item. Here are some simple tips on how one can preserve an autograph in both clothing and on a bat.

Clothing

Collecting sports autographs of one's favorite sports idol in a clothing article such as t-shirts or jerseys is so satisfying. However, some preventive measures must be taken for the signature to last on the cloth itself. Here are some things that one can do to preserve an autograph in cloth.

- Wash the clothing in cold water and place it on gentle cycle. For more care, hand washing it is advisable. Don't wash it too hard and never place it in a dryer together with other clothes. Wash and dry the article separately.
- Iron the signature or blow-dry it. The heat will make the ink set to the fabric thereby preventing it to fade easily.
- Embroidering or sewing the signature will ensure that the inscription stays on the article.
- Place the article in the dryer with the highest heat setting for about thirty minutes, as this would help the ink to attach to the fabric.
- Place clear fabric paint onto the autograph. However, test it first on a different clothing to ensure that it'll not ruin the signature.
- Framing the article or placing it in a display box is preferred to really keep it in its best-preserved condition.

Bats

Baseball bats are also favorite items in collecting sports autographs. Having a well-preserved autographed bat is a priceless item that's why preserving it needs quite some sufficient amount of skill and knowledge. Here is a list of some steps to follow on preserving autographed bats.

- Avoid touching the bat needlessly as doing so may cause it to fade much quickly.
- Using an aerosol hairspray, spray some of it on the autograph. This would protect the autograph from being scratched or damaged. However, test the hairspray first on a different bat but with similar ink as that of the autographed one. This will ensure that the sealant would not damage the autograph.
- Prevent moisture from seeping into the bat.
- Keep the bat away from direct sunlight. This might cause the autograph to fade. Keep it away too from fluorescent lighting as Ultraviolet rays most likely are the ones which can greatly affect the material.
- Place the bat in a display case. Though it might be untouchable in a display case, this is much more preferred than having it touched. Anyway, these precious kinds of sports memorabilia are for one's eyes only, right?

Indeed, collecting sports autographs is a not-so-easy task. And preserving them too is not a walk in the park. But the pleasure that one would have in having these items well-preserved is priceless, as sports autographs are meant to be admired for a lifetime.

Keywords: collecting sports autographs, Sport Fanpacks, sports autographs by mail

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