The album — the most important (and expensive) part of any scrapbooking project — can cost $25 to $40. The album protects memorabilia and photos, and the type of album can be exclusive to certain projects. - Three-ring binders use top-loading sheets to house memorabilia and photographs. These sheets should be PVC-free to prevent the photo deterioration that chemicals cause over time.
- Strap-bound (figure A) or flex-hinge albums have pages that can be added or removed and that are acid- and lignin-free. Both types allow scrapbookers to create layouts by adding materials directly to the page. The flex-hinge album features a staplelike device that acts as a buckle for the strap that secures the pages.
- Post-bound albums have a screw in the back (figure B) that facilitates easy removal and addition of pages. For versatility, post-bound albums use either standard scrapbook pages or top-loading sheets.
- The spiral-bound album, with its fixed number of pages, is a good choice for short projects or gift albums, as pages cannot be added or removed (unless torn out).
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