[Nhcoll-l] Best pen for tough spot labels

[John E Simmons]

Paul's advice is good, but I don't recommend using White-Out because most
of the brands available are not archivally stable. Instead, use a good
conservation-approved acrylic base such as:
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--John


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On Fri, Jan 16, 2015 at 11:54 AM, Callomon,Paul <prc44 at drexel.edu> wrote:

>  If the vials have phenolic (black hard plastic) caps, you should get
> good results by sanding them lightly, coating them with white-out and
> writing on them with Pigma pens. This is a standard geology technique, and
> lasts for at least several decades.
>
>
>
> *From:* nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:
> nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] *On Behalf Of *Elder, Leanne
> *Sent:* Friday, January 16, 2015 10:08 AM
> *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
> *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] Best pen for tough spot labels
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>
> Hello everyone,
>
> Does anyone use microtube tough-spots (by diversified biotech) to put
> labels on the tops of 1 dram vials? I tried archival ink pens but they
> smear, and sharpie is slowly fading. I was hoping for a suggestion on what
> to use to write on them. Alternatively does anyone have a preferred small
> circle label for vials that does work with archival ink pens?
>
> Thanks so much for the help.
>
> Kind Regards,
> Leanne
>
>
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