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The Best Silver Marker Paint Pen for Autographs
While I may not be new to getting autographs in person, I am when it comes to what are the best pens and markers. This is especially true when it comes to silver. This all came about after I wanted to get a particular Rory Mcilroy photo signed in silver. I wanted it to be perfect and something that…
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Best non-paint pen marker for leather and fabric?
I am going to be obtaining signatures this weekend, and I plan on having some jerseys and cleats signed. Last experience I had with a paint pen the marker did not sign well at all and not sure how to even remove the ink. See below…
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How to keep 11x14's from bending in the field?
What does everyone use to hold or keep their 11x14 safe and secure when you are graphing in person?
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Beginner looking for advice on framing.
All, I have recently, (through a very fortunate happenstance!) acquired an autograph (10x8 glossy , Blue-Sharpie Marker) from an actor whom I hold in high regard. They're not (as of yet) incredibly famous, and at present the piece isn't worth a great deal. However I would still like to display it…
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Paint Pens vs. Markers
Hi everyone,I'm soliciting inputs for an upcoming column regarding paint pens vs. markers. From my experience in the past, I always tend to use paint pens whenenver possible since they are not as susceptible to fading as Sharpie. I also tend to shy away from silver Sharpies since about 99% of the…
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Can Something Be Applied To An Autograph To Protect It?
Does anybody know if you can applied something to an autograph to protect it before it gets damage?My Question is really two fold,(1st- I have collected alot of autographs from Sharpies on Plastic tops of light tables, I see now that the lights from the light tables are starting to fade the art…
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Is there any way to fix a faded autograph?
I have a Paul McCartney autograph. Paul signed with a regular blue ball pen. The autograph was hanged on the wall framed behind regular glass. After 3 years 20%-30% from the color had faded and the autograph lost from it's strength. Now It's behind UV glass for a few years and everything is OK, it…
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Best paint pen for leather/cleats?
I have a couple of Sharpie silver paint pens that are oil based, but would like to know if there are better pens out there that are more suitable for being used on leather; such as the leather that is used to produce sport cleats etc.Thanks for any help!
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Taking A Picture Signing Is Best Authentication
I have been collecting autograph for close to 35 years. I have always took a picture of the person signing. I have over 6000 autographs and all of them comes with pictures and negatives. In the beginning, I just thought it made a great display and I thought everybody was taking a picture of their…
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How to protect autographs on diecasts
I have over 4 hundred diecasts that are autographs with all different colored paint pens and markers. Does anybody know If there is anything that you can do or spray on the diecast to protect the autograph from becoming wore from being handle or cleaned that will not melt or run the autograph. I…
