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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: Zippo on January 26, 2007, 08:45:40 PM

Title: Does anyone knows how to make the marking queen ink?!
Post by: Zippo on January 26, 2007, 08:45:40 PM
Hi again.

I'm in Portugal (a little European Country) I have made some research but I can't find the ink any where!!

The two only solutions I have:

1 - making my own ink! (but I have know how...);
2 - the nearest shop on-line that I have seen is French.

But I really prefered the first choice, if it is possible...

Sorry about my english :(
:)
Title: Re: Does anyone knows how to make the marking queen ink?!
Post by: Apis629 on January 26, 2007, 08:48:32 PM
Your english is fine.  As for "ink", you may want to try for a fast-drying paint. 
Title: Re: Does anyone knows how to make the marking queen ink?!
Post by: ian davison on January 26, 2007, 08:51:06 PM
Hi Zippo

You can use Tipex/correction fluid or nail varnish.Apply with a minimal amount on the brush and give it time to dry. I would go with Tipex i've used it lots.

Regards Ian
Title: Re: Does anyone knows how to make the marking queen ink?!
Post by: Zippo on January 26, 2007, 09:10:50 PM
Wonderful! I thought we couldn't use varnish/tipex because of it's active smell!

In 2006 one friend order some white markers from "Uni-Posca"! And lended one, it's very easy to use! But I can't find it anywhere here.

Thanks!!
;)
Title: Re: Does anyone knows how to make the marking queen ink?!
Post by: Michael Bush on January 26, 2007, 10:34:21 PM
I buy enamel paint pens (Testors brand) in the local hardware store.  They work fine.  I've also used the "Uni-Posca" pens.  They also work fine.  Any fast drying enamel should work.
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