Amanda-
As I'm sure you know the lamination of these items is permanent, usually
irreversible, and inherently damaging to the object.  So, I wouldn't worry
about number removal.  For writing on plastics that you do not need
removability, try a pen used for plastics.  I recommend Raiser CD[R] pen for
CD's, Film and Glass. I believe they are available from Light Impressions
and University Products.  I usually use them for marking plastic bags and
other similar things, but would also work for this type of object.

Sincerely
Tracie Evans
Collections Manager
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
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PO Box 2570 Waco TX 76702
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> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Amanda Thompson [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:	Friday, March 18, 2005 3:26 PM
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> Subject:	marking laminated objects
> 
> Hello All:
> 
> Can anyone give some insight or advice on how to mark laminated paper
> objects?  Someone who meant well laminated a few pieces before they were
> donated, and every way I can think of to mark them is either detrimental
> to the object or doesn't mark it clearly.  I'm about to give up and just
> put the object in a small paper folder that is clearly marked, but there
> is always the possibility that the object will get separated from the
> folder...
> 
> Thanks!
> Amanda Thompson Dyer
> Curator
> Bell County Museum
> 
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