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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Ann, If we're talking about the same kind of beeswax, you can get it at quilt shops, bead stores and better fabric/sewing stores. I have a good source locally if you can't find one in Florida. Judy Donovan Library Director Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia PA [log in to unmask] On Fri, 1 Aug 1997, Anne H. Ross wrote: > ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- > We have a number of pieces of art in the library's collection for which > we've done identifying labels (mounted on mat board). We've used a variety > of temporary glues but nothing seems to hold up. Before I start sticking > small nails in our walls I wondered if someone had a good suggestion for an > adhesive. I don't want to permanently affix the labels to the walls as it > seems likely that part of our collection will be rotating to various city > offices in the next year or so (and I've just gotten new wallpaper which I > am loathe to mess up). > > Part of our problem (of course) could be Florida's intense humidity and the > inconsistencies of our air conditioning. > > Our local art museum suggested beeswax (this is what they use) but could > not identify a source for me (the origins of their current stash of beeswax > seem rooted in folklore). > > I've browsed through various catalogs (Light Impressions, etc.) and have > the second volume of the "Official Museum Directory" open before me as I > search for inspiration..... > > Does beeswax sound like an acceptable solution? Is anyone else using this? > Does anyone have a better suggestion? And, of course, can anyone suggest a > source of beeswax? > > > Help. > > ____________________ > > Anne H. Ross, Head > Fine Arts/Audio-Visual Depts. > Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System >