----- Original Message -----From: [log in to unmask]>Wil Grewe-MullinsSent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 2:12 PMSubject: Re: B-72 and inksI have mostly given up on using ink in favor of laser printed paper tags. I print in 5, 6 or 7 point type ,depending upon the size of the item (Arial font works very well), cut out a very small tag, just larger than the number itself, put down a base coat of B72, let it dry for a minute or so, and while it is still slightly tacky, place the tag on the surface, and cover it with a topcoat of B72. This makes for very legible numbers, which are also easier to find, and works for many, but not all, applications. And yes, I have checked this out with conservators, who approve.
William Grewe-Mullins
Registrar
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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