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Google search turns up nothing but opportunities to buy. The eBay listing I brought up says: THANK YOU for your interest in Crystal Clear "Original" watermark Fluid. Our product has been in the market since 1972. available to public since 1975. Reformulated in 2008. Synthetic formula now brings high quality at lower cost. SLOW Drying ( up to 15 minutes ) formula; "Synthetic Carbontechrachloride" designed for stamps. saves evaporation of product, last longer.
Odd that something that supposedly has been around for years comes up null in a Google search.
I was thinking of getting a bottle to be a guinea pig but the disclaimer in the eBay listing is scaring me off of it.
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I think I agree....I will pass. I just hate lighter fluid.
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For me, I want the watermark fluid to dry quickly. Otherwise I’d be sitting there all day waiting for the critical flash that is required for many of the hard-to-find watermarks. Having the fluid take longer to dry would mean much added time in working with the tough stamps. Why would not a manufacturer know that this is an important criteria for fluid?
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I have been using "Clarity" for the past six months. It evaporates at a slower rate than "Prinz" but not too slow. 50 years ago when I started collecting, Carbon Tetrachloride was used to check water marks. I don't use lighter fluid because it does leave residue, it can be seen on the tray bottom after use.
Just my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
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Buy a glossy black ceramic tile, much better results than a plastic tray.
If you are willing you can buy tile in different colors for watermarking!
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I used vintage black/dark amber glass furniture coasters. The dark background is a must for the harder US watermarks and these can often be found for a few dollars each. The smaller size and raised sides keep the fluid use to a minimum.
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51.....where would I look for those. Tried Amazon with no luck.
What are others using that they think is better than the standard plastic black tray?
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bigcreekdad,
I have some extra of them. If desired, send me a mailing address (using SOR message system) and I'll get one out to you (no charge).
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Ronsonol and a black vinyl 3 ring binder, works for me.
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I have taken a stamp, immersed in fluid, then placed in an approval card (black plastic back, clear front) to study since the evaporation process is slowed by enclosing it.
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Anyone have any experience with this product? Very reasonably priced....which makes me wary.
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re: "Original Watermark Fluid. Slow Dry"
Google search turns up nothing but opportunities to buy. The eBay listing I brought up says: THANK YOU for your interest in Crystal Clear "Original" watermark Fluid. Our product has been in the market since 1972. available to public since 1975. Reformulated in 2008. Synthetic formula now brings high quality at lower cost. SLOW Drying ( up to 15 minutes ) formula; "Synthetic Carbontechrachloride" designed for stamps. saves evaporation of product, last longer.
Odd that something that supposedly has been around for years comes up null in a Google search.
I was thinking of getting a bottle to be a guinea pig but the disclaimer in the eBay listing is scaring me off of it.
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re: "Original Watermark Fluid. Slow Dry"
I think I agree....I will pass. I just hate lighter fluid.
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re: "Original Watermark Fluid. Slow Dry"
For me, I want the watermark fluid to dry quickly. Otherwise I’d be sitting there all day waiting for the critical flash that is required for many of the hard-to-find watermarks. Having the fluid take longer to dry would mean much added time in working with the tough stamps. Why would not a manufacturer know that this is an important criteria for fluid?
Don
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re: "Original Watermark Fluid. Slow Dry"
I have been using "Clarity" for the past six months. It evaporates at a slower rate than "Prinz" but not too slow. 50 years ago when I started collecting, Carbon Tetrachloride was used to check water marks. I don't use lighter fluid because it does leave residue, it can be seen on the tray bottom after use.
Just my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
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re: "Original Watermark Fluid. Slow Dry"
Buy a glossy black ceramic tile, much better results than a plastic tray.
If you are willing you can buy tile in different colors for watermarking!
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re: "Original Watermark Fluid. Slow Dry"
I used vintage black/dark amber glass furniture coasters. The dark background is a must for the harder US watermarks and these can often be found for a few dollars each. The smaller size and raised sides keep the fluid use to a minimum.
Don
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re: "Original Watermark Fluid. Slow Dry"
51.....where would I look for those. Tried Amazon with no luck.
What are others using that they think is better than the standard plastic black tray?
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re: "Original Watermark Fluid. Slow Dry"
bigcreekdad,
I have some extra of them. If desired, send me a mailing address (using SOR message system) and I'll get one out to you (no charge).
Don
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re: "Original Watermark Fluid. Slow Dry"
Ronsonol and a black vinyl 3 ring binder, works for me.
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re: "Original Watermark Fluid. Slow Dry"
I have taken a stamp, immersed in fluid, then placed in an approval card (black plastic back, clear front) to study since the evaporation process is slowed by enclosing it.
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