I usually write labels in pencil, but for permanence, now that the aluminum Dymo label material is no longer available, I've been using aluminum miniblind pieces. I write on them with a fine-tipped paint pen (available from art supply shops) and cover the paint with a weatherproof clear stick-on Avery label. So far these hold up for 3 years. The paint pens will write on anything, but you have to let them dry for a few minutes before disturbing or covering them, and you must use a delicate touch to write with them. Jane McGary, Portland, Oregon, USA On 1/9/2023 11:06 AM, Tim Eck via pbs wrote: > "Interesting tips by Tim out of experience no doubt. Nowadays I use them > almost completely buried in the container and this preserves well not only > the label but the writing." > I can only take credit for asking the question and remembering the answer > (but sadly, not who gave the answer). > My experience is similar to yours. Underground marking pen writing and tags > survive. Pencil (graphite) marking survives but is marginally legible from > any distance - lampblack might do better. Avery transparent labels survive > but are incredibly inconvenient unless you have perfect knowledge of what > you will want to do while you are sitting at your computer. > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net > http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… > Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> > PBS Forum https://… _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> PBS Forum https://…