George: The best solution may be to not label these objects at all, since they are in constant use and you indicate that you do not want to mark them permanently. Instead, photograph the exhibit and artifacts, and label the photos. As long as you keep good records and files, you should be able to keep track of the objects. Melanie Solomon Curator of History The Springfield Museums Massachusetts, USA [log in to unmask] > >Dear Colleagues, >I am working at the Hellenic Children's Museum as head of the Resource >Center and Collections Manager. >In the process of cataloguing our exhibits and their contents I have come >upon a problem: Labeling plastic artifacts used in the "Bubbles" exhibit is >easily removed because of frequent washing (I tried the varnish-ink-varnish >method in order to avoid any permanent damage). >Could you please inform me of any alternative labeling methods that are >descrete and safe (since the items are used by children?). >Thank you in advance, >George Manginis >Hellenic Children's Museum >Address: Kidathineon 14, GR-10558 Athens, E.U. >Phone: +30-1-3312995, Fax: +30-1-3312997 >E-Mail: [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com