Jim:

Is the Higgins ink water-based?  If not, the acetone (or other solvent)
in the B-72 is probably dissolving your label.

Lynn

----- Original Message -----
From: Jill Brush <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Friday, March 30, 2001 1:30 pm
Subject: B-72 and inks

> Please advise!
>
> Our Curatorial Assistant is trying to use B-72 for bottom and top
> coat when labeling artifacts, however, it does not seem to work
> with the ink we are using (Higgins engrossing ink).  The ink seems
> to roll off the base coat and smear when the top coat is applied.
>
> She tried a Sharpie on another, which worked better.  However, I
> have read that you shouldn't use Sharpies.
>
> If anyone is using B-72, please let me know what ink you use!
>
> Thank you in advance!
>
> Jill Brush
>
>
> Jill Brush
> Curator
> Kansas State Historical Society
> 6425 SW 6th Avenue
> Topeka, Kansas  66615-1099
> Phone: 785.272.8681  x 425
> Fax: 785.272.8682
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