The barrier that we have found to work best for the materials in our
collection is Soluvar, a low viscosity final picture varnish (its main
ingredient is acryloid B67). It's #2 on the list of recommendations by
the editors of The New Museum Registration Methods (1998). I like it
because it's pre-mixed to the perfect viscosity, doesn't seem to
thicken over time, it's easy to get (craft or art supplier stores carry
it), reversible in mineral spirits, and easy to write on. Since I
prefer to use India ink and quill pens (old school), this is a great
product that doesn't dilute the ink like some other pellet-based
products I've used.

The only material I've found that it doesn't play well with is glass -
scratches right off when you try to write on it.

Angela

On Jun 4, 2004, at 7:00 AM, Jessica Harris wrote:

> To all those who work with collections:
>
> I am inquiring after what products ya'll use as base coats and top
> coats
> before numbering your collections.  What is your preference and where
> do
> you get them?  Thank you!
>
>
> Jessica Harris
> Exhibitions &
> Collections Coordinator
>
> Dr Pepper Museum
> 300 S. 5th St.
> Waco, TX 76701
> 254-757-1025
> Fax: 254-757-2221
> www.drpeppermuseum.com
>
>
Angela J. Linn
Collections Manager, Ethnology & History
University of Alaska Museum of the North
907 Yukon Drive
P.O. Box 756960
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6960
TEL: (907) 474-1828
FAX: (907) 474-5469
www.uaf.edu/museum

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