Another maker of fine point marking pens is ZIG. They are similar to Pigma
pens: archival, lightproof. I usually purchase whichever one is on sale at
my local art supply store. I concur with Paul's comments. I have used dip
pens; however, they take a bit of getting use to and the marking pens tend
to be better for those of us who are clumsy with liquid ink :-)
> In the Academy collections we use Pigma pens (Micron brand; sold at art
> stores) for marking shells and writing labels. Size .005 for shells, size
> 0.1 for labels. Very durable inks, but will wash off shells if necessary.
> I also have some old-fashioned steel-nib fountain pens that I fill with
> regular India Ink. Labels written by Tryon in the 1870s using this
> technology are still nice and clear today.
>
> Paul Callomon
> Collection Manager, Malacology, Invertebrate Paleontology and General
> Invertebrates
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> From: Conchologists List [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Martin
> [[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 10:38 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Shell storage drawer ideas?
>
> Any information on the "new" black Gel Pens ? I have folders that have
> been written on - bleeds regular ink,
> Labels fall off as the glue drys up or vaporizes. In place of black
> Lacquer pens which are expensive due to dry out points.
>
> I take them as likely carbon black suspended in the gel. So far it
> works good. I use the Lacquer pens when writing on Tyvet (sp)
> sheets I use a non-profit I work in.
>
> Martin
>
> On 4/9/2014 5:40 PM, Ed and Susan wrote:
>> Masonite gives off acidic fumes over time, as does wood and other
>> non-archival materials such as cork and cotton. However, Ethafoam is a
>> white, semi-translucent foam that is sold as blocks, sheets, or rolls,
>> is archival, can easily be cut to size, and prevents things slipping
>> around.
>>
>> Just wanted to remind everyone that the ink in ordinary ball point pens
>> and felt pens is not archival. As well as making the air in contact with
>> it acidic, it also fades remarkably over time.
>>
>> Pencil on the other hand is totally archival. And these days acid-free
>> paper is much easier to come by than it used to be.
>>
>> Susan J. Hewitt
>>
>> On Apr 9, 2014, at 5:42 PM, Dale Snyder <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> I've been unpacking a shell collection that we found stored in a
>>> warehouse for over 20 years. The cabinets are wood, but what I found of
>>> interest is the material used for the bottom of the drawers. The
>>> bottoms are wood-toned Masonite with the rough side inside. Over the
>>> years I've tried or seen different materials used on the bottoms of
>>> drawers to protect the shells from being chipped or from sliding as
>>> drawers are opened.
>>>
>>> I've used felt, but unless you tack it down, it still slips a bit, even
>>> when you cut pieces sized to fit into the different sections. I had
>>> considered using foam, but now see what a mess it makes as it ages. in
>>> some shell collections the type foam they used kind of melted, and
>>> stuck to shells and made a mess of them. Another type pretty much turns
>>> to dust after long years, but still clings to the shells where they've
>>> sat on the foam for long periods. But this 'dusty' foam can be washed
>>> off easily. The first type does not.
>>> Bubble wrap on the bottom also slides, but if you put the blister side
>>> down, it isn't as bad. Of course, I have no idea of how long a life it
>>> has.
>>>
>>> But the Masonite with it's slightly rough surface keeps shells from
>>> sliding about. Just thought you'd like to know this.
>>>
>>> Dale Snyder
>>>
>>>
>>> ---- pinotgrigio <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>
>>> =============
>>> Thank you all for the great information, tips, and advice!! It is so
>>> appreciated and I'm overwhelmed with how kind everyone is and willing
>>> to share their pics and helpful websites, contacts etc.
>>> I'm now looking into taking vacation in August so I can attend my first
>>> COA convention which I'm sure will be so exciting and hope to meet some
>>> of you there!
>>> Truly grateful,
>>> Maureen Keefe
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Apr 6, 2014, at 9:13 AM, Vicky Wall <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi Maureen,
>>>> Thank you for asking your questions as I have found some new ideas
>>>> too! Due to space limitations I don't store all of my shells in
>>>> cabinets/drawers. I store my larger shells in trays/cases but keep
>>>> most of my cases empty to use for exhibits. The majority of my shells
>>>> are self-collected so I have them stored according to their location.
>>>> I have them in ziplock bags in plastic sterlite containers that stack
>>>> nicely.
>>>> I would love to have everything in plastic containers in trays so they
>>>> are easier to view. That might be something I'll do in the future.
>>>> Thanks again for starting this great thread! If you are able to come
>>>> to the COA Convention in August in Wilmington, I hope to meet you.
>>>>
>>>> Vicky Wall
>>>> Mayodan, NC
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Leslie Crnkovic" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 5, 2014 11:16:29 PM
>>>> Subject: [CONCH-L] Shell storage drawer ideas?
>>>>
>>>> Hi Maureen,
>>>>
>>>> There are so many ways you can go about this, depending on budget,
>>>> aesthetics, and space.
>>>> Many of my storage drawers are homemade, or modified dressers etc.
>>>> Tutu
>>>> Eclectica.
>>>>
>>>> Others... STEEL
>>>> Vizidex - the old file drawer system to store 5.5 x 8 Index Cards.
>>>> The drawers were only 1" high (cards laid flat and flopped back and
>>>> forth),
>>>> perfect of the 1x1, 1x2, & 2x2 plastic boxes etc.
>>>> I have 3 units, totaling 36 Legal Size 1" high Drawers. Very compact.
>>>> Problem, Difficult to find these anymore.
>>>>
>>>> Summer 2012 I also bought Flat File Cabinets ...used for storing
>>>> Blueprints
>>>> and Maps. I have 1" high and 2" high drawer sets.
>>>> Should have stuck with all 2". I don't seem to have enough under 1"
>>>> high
>>>> shells to fill 20 - 1" x 3 ft D x 4 ft W Drawers.
>>>> You can often buy these used reasonably priced at the local used
>>>> office
>>>> furniture co.
>>>>
>>>> PLASTIC BOXES.
>>>>
>>>> AMAC makes a premium product. You can buy direct with an order
>>>> minimum.
>>>> There boxes ate well made, squared corners, crystal clear, and a full
>>>> OD of
>>>> 1x1, 1x2, & 2x2
>>>> These products are also sold at the Container Store... so a good way
>>>> to try
>>>> them out.
>>>> www.amacpackaging.com
>>>>
>>>> Althor, has a less expensive product. Rounded corners, and closer to
>>>> 3/4"
>>>> rather than a full 1"
>>>> The plastic is not as brittle and is not as clear. You can buy
>>>> direct
>>>> with an order minimum.
>>>> Micro collectors such as Emilio Garcia prefer Althor it because it is
>>>> smaller than the full 1", thus more will fit in his drawers.
>>>> www.althor.com
>>>>
>>>> AMAC and Althor both have a wide variety of sizes of boxes other than
>>>> the
>>>> ones above.
>>>> Also, both have been easy to work with in the past, but I have not
>>>> needed to
>>>> buy in 10 years.
>>>>
>>>> Over the years, I switched back and forth using the old paperboard
>>>> boxes
>>>> with clear tops,
>>>> to plastic boxes, to zip-lock bags of different sizes then back to the
>>>> plastic boxes. What I have is a mix.
>>>> Till last summer, during the previous 3 years I had been blessed to
>>>> travel
>>>> for work and brought back many shells from across the US and abroad,
>>>> Plus I have finally started doing some trading. ...Today, I received
>>>> a
>>>> lovely bunch of common shells from Spain.
>>>> Now, in addition to the above, I have many plastic shoe boxes filled
>>>> with
>>>> shells awaiting processing into the collection.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Just more to think about...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Leslie
>>>>
>>>>
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