Hello everyone,

I am hoping that some helpful advice can be offered as to the removal of tippex (and other such) can be safely erased from cardboard without damaging the inscription underneath it is hiding.

Would appreciate any helpful suggestions as the inscription is an important one and I do not wish to lose it along with the tippex!

cheers,

Antonia

I'd be inclined to avoid any chemical liquid remover as it will probably dissolve the inscription underneath as well.

An old fashioned razor blade is the answer but needs practice and a very gentle touch, just lightly shaving off the top layer bit by bit.

 shall also buy a rubber eraser to stick the other end into for protection

No, you'll end up cutting yourself getting it in, cover the edge with a bit of masking tape.

You used to be able to get little holders for razor blades, for doing jobs like that. But maybe they are a Thing Of The Past.

Here's one:

http://www.agarscientific.com/catalogue/action_catalogue.asp?spx=1&sat=2&saa=11&jumpto=12HO