[Harp-L] Re: nail polish (was key label stickers)

[David Fertig <drfertig@xxxxxxxxx>]

I highly recommend WIlliam Clarke's method of using nail polish for writing the keys on harps. I use a rather fine-tipped and not-too-soft brush, and bright, sparkly color, easier to read in low light. Haven't had to refresh 'em after a few years, even after cleaning the covers many times. 

-Dainty Dave Fertig




--- On Sun, 4/3/11, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx <harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Re: [Harp-L] key label stickers
        	Sunday, April 3, 2011 9:48 AM
        	
            
            
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            "Garry" <harp@xxxxxxxxxxx>
            	
            	
            	
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        	harp-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx 04/03/2011 11:52 AM, todd allen wrote:
> I have looked in all the usual places locally, NO luck in the NE seacoast area.
> Pretty sad. My eye sight isn't getting any better especially in a dark bar room.
> The only stickers Iâve have fond locally are to big and paperish? just donât
> stay on or the wear out quick. Plus they are not Music specific.
> Thanks got some good leads here to follow up on anyway

i just bought a package of full sheet label stock at staples. 5 minutes with
a word processor, and i've got an entire sheet of stickers looking just how
i want them. cut 'em out, stick 'em on.

if you do this, or most any kind of paper solution, you'll need to
put a light coat of clear nail polish over them, or the moisture
from playing and handling will degrade them quickly.

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but we make a life from what we give.
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