I'm finding past labels (where they exist) written using white-out,
fingernail polish, and Titanium Dioxide White Paint.  I am replacing
them as fast as possible with a base of white or clear B72, numbers
writtenwith a crow quill, and a top coat of clear B72.  I have tried
Pigma Pens, but the ink takes forever to dry, and it still tends to
smear when the top coat is put on.  I've also had good results from a
Rapidograph filled with Higgins Black India Ink.

James H Tichgelaar
Registrar
Arkansas State University Museum
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Emily J. Van wrote:

>   I'm coming into a
> place which has used the "Let's put white out on the artifact and write on
> that" method of labeling, which I don't particularly like, so I'm trying to
> develop a different method.
>
> So--
>
> Do you use pigma pens?  India Ink and fountain pens or quills?  Acrylic ink?
> How do you keep the process reversible?
> Write directly on artifact? or not?
> What about 25% solution of B72 in acetone?  Health hazards?  University
> Products has an opaque version of this solution.  Good?  Bad?
> Any other methods?  Suppliers of stuff would be helpful as well.
>
> TIA
>
> e
>
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> Emily J. Van
> Anthropology/Archaeology Lab & Collections Manager
> Luther College, Decorah, IA 52101        (319)387-2156
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