> Thanks BillW, good ideas. Really anything soluble
> in alcohol that dries to a waterproof layer should
> work, as a decent etch resist anyway. Making sure
> it prints well in a bubblejet head and doesn't gum
> up the head when not is use is a fraction harder.
>
> I tested some bubblejet ink on a few surfaces, one
> thing I did note is that it is VERY slow drying,
> and doesn't quite dry at all unless it soaks into
> paper which seems to dry it. I'm guessing this is to
> avoid drying in the head and gunging it up.
>
> I think that shellac might be usable, it is organic
> and non toxic, dissolves totally in alcohol and can
> be diluted to the right viscosity. I'll buy a
> paint viscosity measure and some bubblejet refil
> ink and get a viscosity reading unless someone has
> more accurate equipment. :o)
> -Roman

Problem is you need something without pigments and non-soluable stuff in
it...
Also, it will have to work with the inkjet system.

Maby shellac will work...  I don't know.
Please doo tell :-)

    Kyrre

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