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Numbering & Artifact Labeling

How do you label objects with minimal damage to the collection? Research over the past ten years by conservators and registrars shows that there are no simple answers. A skilled cataloger needs a palete of tools and lacquers to number any collection material with minimal damage. We have assembled a basic Labeling Kit for starting the process. Also included are refills for the kit. With time, publications and more information about collection labeling will be included here.



Collection Labeling Kit and Refills
Collection Labeling KitCollections Labeling Kit Based on work by the AIC/AAM Joint Committee on Numbering, this kit provides three ½ ounce brush top bottles of different clear lacquers, two bottles of solvents, and bottles of black and white acrylic inks. Included are three different ink applicators: a fine brush, a quill pen and an empty COPIC marker. Three different pencils, two that are water soluble, samples of different tags and ties, and gloves also are included. A small booklet provides information on how to use each of the items in the kit.
Museum Labeling Kits are a popular item. Because of the number of components in the kit, and its popularity, we can't always predict accurately how much material we should have in stock. We regret that there may be a shipping delay of 2-4 weeks if we run out of kits or any of their components. We try to make sure this doesn't happen, but please be patient with us if your order takes longer than expected.

Collections Labeling Kit$77.55
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Paraloid (formerly Acryloid) B-72 in Acetone $5.15
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Paraloid (formerly Acryloid) B-67 in Naptha $5.15
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Acrylic Gloss Medium in water $5.15
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Black fluid acrylic ink $5.15
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White fluid acrylic ink $5.15
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Empty .5 oz. brush top bottles $3.00
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Labeling Kit Booklet $12.00
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Material Safety Data Sheets

Paraloid B-72
Paraloid B-67
Acetone
Naptha
Golden Fluids (Black, White, Gloss)


COPIC Empty Marker An empty felt marker with replaceable nibs. Created for dye-based inks. One end is Fine Line and the other is the standard Chisel end.
COPIC Empty Marker
COPIC Empty Marker$9.95
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All-stabilo pencils Water soluble pencils that write on most surfaces. Recommended for writing directly on plastics or on the back of plastic-coated photographic papers. Do not stack photographs on top of each other; writing may transfer. Use a separator of glassine or acid-free paper. Will write on metals, glass and ceramics without a barrier coat, too, although this is not generally recommended. Writes well on Acryloid B-72 and Acryloid B-67 base coats. Do not use a top coat as it solubilizes in most liquids.

All-stabilo white pencil (single)$2.08
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All-stabilo white pencil (dozen)$18.75
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All-stabilo black pencil (single)$2.08
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All-stabilo black pencil (dozen)$18.75
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Pigma Micron Pen, .25 mm, is a fine point writing instrument offering a waterproof, quick-drying pigment ink. Fade proof and smudge proof on porous surfaces, including 100% cotton fabrics. Will not smear or feather when dry. Fade resistant. Does not bleed through most paper. Use for writing on paper tags and cotton twill tape. Does not write on plastics, so will bead and smear if used to mark on barrier coats applied to objects. Never use to write directly on objects or archival materials. pH neutral and chemically stable. Ideal for acid-free environments. Excellent for non-museum collection purposes such as graphics, journaling, scrapbooks, memos, illustration, drafting, archival recording, cartooning, and accounting.
Pigma Micron Pen
Pigma Micron Pen$3.90
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Courses we recommend:


MS208: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects: Materials and Methods of Object Numbering
              Course Description & Info     Instructor: Gretchen Anderson
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              Aug 5 - Aug 30, 2032     [Add to Cart]   [View Cart]






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