| Collecting memorabilia has become more than just a | | | | If you want to wash the article of clothing then you |
| hobby in today's world. People are using collecting as a | | | | should do so only in cold water and on a gentle cycle. |
| way of making money and some are even basing | | | | You must not over-wash it as this will definitely help it |
| their whole career on it. Of course there are still the | | | | to fade. You must not put in a dryer with other clothes; |
| people who collect just for the pleasure of it. Collectors | | | | instead leave it to dry naturally. Cleaning the piece to |
| take great pride in their collections and some use | | | | often will age the signature unnecessarily. If you want |
| collecting as a way of feeling closer to their chosen | | | | to try and set the signature then you should use a |
| idol. In some ways it can even be seen as a form of | | | | blow dryer or an iron to do this. The heat from the |
| worship and the collection is a shrine and a mark of | | | | appliance will set the ink so that it is more resistant to |
| respect. | | | | fading even after repeated washings. |
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| Collecting is a great pastime but it can take a great | | | | You may want embroider or sew along the signature |
| deal of time and hard work to build up real collection. | | | | so that a version of the signature is always on the |
| Sometimes you may be stuck in line for hours waiting | | | | clothing even after it has faded. If you must put the |
| to get the signature of your favourite actor or sports | | | | clothing in the dryer then make sure that it is on the |
| star, you may need to hang around after gigs or | | | | highest heat setting for 30 minutes. The heat from the |
| matches to get the autograph you want, and event | | | | dryer sets the ink so that it is more resistant to fading. |
| then you maybe disappointed. Sometimes a star is just | | | | Some people prefer to coat the autograph with a |
| too busy to sign something for you or they may not | | | | clear fabric paint to stop it fading. You must always |
| be willing to. If you have the gift of the gab then you | | | | test this on another piece of clothing before hand |
| may be able to get back stage after a gig and this is | | | | though, to make sure it works and doesn't damage the |
| probably your best chance of getting an autograph. | | | | clothing. |
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| Sometimes you may be caught off guard and | | | | Lastly, you could always frame the article of clothing |
| unexpectedly spot a celebrity signing opportunity and | | | | or purchase a memorabilia box. This is the best way |
| you may not have your autograph book to hand. Do | | | | to make sure that your article is completely protected |
| not worry; most celebrities will sign clothing for you so | | | | and preserved forever. |
| just offer them whatever you are wearing! | | | | |
| Sometimes a signed piece of clothing will be worth | | | | If you are looking to boost your memorabilia collection |
| more than a signed photograph, especially if it is a | | | | then why not browse Genuine Memorabilia's excellent |
| signed piece of sports clothing. However, it can | | | | website that includes an extensive catalogue of 100% |
| sometimes be quite hard to preserve these sorts of | | | | genuine articles. Whatever field you are interested in |
| pieces of memorabilia and after you have gone to all | | | | there is sure to be something that catches your eye |
| the trouble of obtaining it you certainly don't want the | | | | and will make a brilliant addition to your collection. If you |
| photograph to fade. There are a few preventive | | | | are just starting out then there are some great starting |
| measures that you can take with your autographed | | | | pieces to really get your interest going as well. Click |
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