My question would be, if it settles in the pours,
can it cause more mold to grow?
LA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ernie & Connie Lasley" <elasley(a)sigecom.net>
To: <INPCRP-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 9:53 PM
Subject: [INPCRP] Corn Starch or Flour on a stone?
This seems to fit in the "Do No Harm" category, using a
natural
product that can be easily removed to enhance the lettering on a
stone to make it easier to see and photograph. The wife discovered
this posted on a "My Family" website. George G. Morgan, noted
genealogist and author, recommended using flour or cornstarch when
photographing tombstones. George says the flour or cornstarch is a
natural material that won't harm the stone. Pat the flour or
cornstarch into the stone with your hands (gloves might be a good
idea here) or use a very soft brush, maybe a paint brush or George
recommended a small make-up brush. When you're finished
photographing the stone, make sure you use plenty of water to rinse
the flour or cornstarch off the tombstone. This link was provided
to show a "before and after" photo of a stone using that method:
http://bronzestar.tripod.com/cob9thky/id4.html
Has anyone else seen this method used? Any opinions on it?
Ernie
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