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  • January 11, 2021 at 1:02 pm #7546
    Kate WellspringCPC Conservation Officer

    I’m curious how others physically label their foil packets/pouches. Do you use a permanent marker directly on the exterior of the packet? Do you use an adhesive label designed for freezer storage? If the latter, do you recommend a particular brand? 

    January 11, 2021 at 1:18 pm #7527
    Katie PittmanCPC Conservation Officer

    We use a combo of address labels printed on a Dymo label printer and permanent marker to see the accession number in the top corner. The Uline address labels work great (product # S-8504).

    January 12, 2021 at 6:26 am #7528
    Kate WellspringCPC Conservation Officer

    Thanks very much for your response, Katie. If you don’t mind a follow-up question: do you find that both the print on the labels and the adhesive hold up well in the freezer and upon removal? I’m wondering about when the packets are removed from the freezer (and a bit of moisture condenses on the labels) if the the print might run?

    January 12, 2021 at 10:18 am #7529
    Anna ClarkeCPC Conservation Officer

    I use Avery 5524 labels.   They are waterproof/weatherproof.   I print our labels on a laser printer following the pattern of the person before me.   The labels and the print seem to hold up well.   

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