Re: [BKARTS] Removing crayon from library book

[Vernon Wiering <wieringbooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have used, with some degree of success, and without damaging the 
paper with solvents, a gum eraser. Success depends on the paper type, 
and you want to avoid smudging the crayon deeper into the paper.

Vernon

On Mar 26, 2004, at 9:42 PM, Chuck & Julie Basham wrote:

> Can anyone give me some advice on how to remove green crayon from one
> page of a library book. My 3 1/2 year old niece drew on a $30.00 out
> of print children's book and my brother wants to try to fix it.
> Someone told him that lighter fluid would work?! I told him not to do
> anything until I consulted with my panel of experts here. Any ideas?
> Thanks
> Julie
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