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signing photographs with a protective coating

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Posted by Natalie Mikaels on March 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Hi all:

I have a quick question...Can you sign a photograph that has been sprayed with a protective coating? I just had a bunch of prints made, and all have been sprayed with a protective coating. However, I just realized that I need to sign them all and I'm not sure if I'm able to do that with the coating. Any suggestions?

thanks,
Natalie
Posted by Lance Warley on March 4, 2013 at 12:09 PM
If they're going to be matted, you could sign the mat.

P.S. I just looked at your site. Gorgeous!
Posted by Natalie Mikaels on March 4, 2013 at 12:41 PM
Hey Lance: They are not going to be matted, so I can only sign the print. Thanks for checking out my website by the way! :wink:
Posted by David Bostedo on March 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM
Natalie - You could try something like one of these archival markers : http://www.dickblick.com/products/zig-memory-system-writers/

But I'd suggest trying it on a surplus print before trying it on a salable print.
Posted by Natalie Mikaels on March 6, 2013 at 8:16 AM
Thank you for the responses. I found that an acid free paint pen works well.