In a message dated 10/22/00 9:41:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< This looks like it might work:
http://www.massmedia.com/~mikeb/rcb/#32 >>
Thanks, Dennis, I'll give this a try [see below for the method].
The only similar thing I have resorted to was scraping at the crayon marks
with a razor blade. Pretty drastic, but after trying all those chemicals I
listed, it's very frustrating to still see, in faint red, "$1.50" on a 1915
title page. Aargh! But please keep those suggestions coming. What I'd like
to find is a chemical that will completely dissolve the crayon without a
trace (would probably have to lay multiple pads of blotter paper below the
page being treated). I just think there must be some solvent that will break
up the wax and also bleach or dissolve the colorant.
rec.collecting.books FAQ:
How Do I Remove Crayon Marks From a Book?
Unlike ink, which penetrates the paper, crayon marks are at the surface. I've
had success with very fine steel wool (0000 grade). Gentle rubbing will
usually remove, or minimize, the crayon marks without causing harm to the
paper. (As with any cleaning method, practice on a book you don't care
about.)
