Public Ep 13 - Water Damage (Patreon)

Ep 13 - Water Damage

Subscribe to the Patreon for Weekly Exclusive Podcasts! https://www.patreon.com/cardboardalchemists ENTER THE CARD RESTORATION CHALLENGE - ENDS 9/1/25 Create a restoration before/after post or reel that says "CardboardAlchemists.com" in the IMAGE/VIDEO. Take the URL of your social media post and send it in the Giveaway channel on our Discord or Patreon Chat - You must post the link there as that is where Sebastian and Giovanni will be looking to vote on who has the best restoration. There will be at least 3 grand prize winners and some constellation prizes given out! Over $350 in prizes! 1st place - 151 zard SAR - $200 2nd place - base set blasty - $170 3rd place - 151 Giovanni SAR - $20 In this episode of Cardboard Alchemists, Giovanni and Sebastian delve into the intricacies of restoring water damaged Pokemon card. They focus on how to address water damage in all types of collectible cards. They discuss personal experiences with waterlogged cards, share techniques for fixing them, and emphasize the importance of humidity in the restoration process. The conversation also touches on the significance of patience and careful handling during restoration to avoid further damage. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pokemastercenter/ https://www.instagram.com/pokecleaningshop/ 00:00 Introduction to Card Collecting and Market Trends 02:59 Water Damage: Causes and Effects 05:58 Repairing Waterlogged Cards: Techniques and Challenges 09:01 The Science Behind Card Construction and Damage 12:02 Practical Demonstration: Fixing Waterlogged Cards 15:09 Flattening Techniques for Card Restoration 21:28 Understanding Humidity and Pressure in Card Care 26:56 The Importance of Patience in Restoration 30:20 Cardboard Alchemists Giveaways #cardrestoration #pokemontcg #pokemoncards #waterdamage #waterdamagerepair #pokemon #pokemoncommunity #cardboardalchemists