old Japanese scrolls

[opr1945]

I recently purchase several old Japanese scrolls. When I got them I discovered they were very fragile. I did not get that from the pictures on line of the scrolls. Some have rips or tears about half way across the scroll. I would like to display them but, I am afraid that the weight of the scroll would further the tear.

1. I have thought I could glue the scroll itself to some backing to reenforce the scroll and absorb the weight to prevent the tear getting worse. I don't know what kind of backing paper or cloth would work best.

2. I have also thought of attaching to some kind of backing board. Then supporting the lower dowel so that the weight of the scroll is transferred to the backing board not the paper of the scroll.

I have watched several U-tube videos on repairing scrolls and that job is way above my pay grade.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Gyakuto]

I have an old scroll I’m not too precious about. It’s Marishiten, the goddess of warriors-

You can see it’ll very wrinkled.

 

[Gyakuto]

So I decided to iron it!

I used a cool iron (‘one dot’), used a bed of paper and place a piece of paper on top over which to iron.

 

[Gyakuto]

It needed many passed over it, and when the creases were improving decided to very slightly dampen it with a spray and iron it several times again applying pressure.

The results are pretty reasonable, I think.

 

[Gyakuto]

Next, I’ll use my other half’s watercolour paints to cover those white patches.

Thanks to BBC’s Repair Shop!

 

[Gyakuto]

Before….

After…

 

[opr1945]

Nice. Interesting job. Looks great to me.

This is not mine, just a picture, but similar. Mine does not have the missing paper. Just a tea about half way across.

 

[opr1945]

Strange, we meet again, at a different place. I have one or two with wrinkles, but not to bad. I will keep your example in mind.

Thanks for the post.

 

[Gyakuto]

I wonder if someone like a bookbinder might be able to help you?