James- My proposed solution may be all too easy,  but
how about taking post-its and cutting little numbers out
of the sticky part. Then just stick the number on  the
shell. I don't know much ( read, anything) about post-it
glue, but I'd think as sticky substances go it's relatively
mild and yet would adhere reasonably well.

What do folks think ?  (please discourage if not good idea)

Karen

On Tue, 2 Nov 1999, C. E. Pinkerton wrote:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: James M Cheshire <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Monday, November 01, 1999 8:56 PM
> Subject: numbering
>
>
> >Dear all, need a bit MORE help. I was wondering, is there any way that I
> >can
> >number my shells for my database without permanently marking them? I am
> >sort of an asthetic collector, so I don't want my specimens to be covered
> >with
> >unremovable numbers. Can anyone help?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >James
> >
>
> For what its worth...you might consider using invisible ink seen by using
> Ultra Violet lite...I got the idea at the race track when they stamped my
> hand for reentry to the club house...hmmmmalso doesnt show at all and might
> fool someone who has inclinations toward stealing ...Dont know how to remove
> it  but I dont want to on mine.  Mique
>