On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 11:47 AM, RussellMc wrote: > Properly done, and that applies to paper & vellum too, concrete does OKis= h. > ... > Concrete weathers badly in many cases. Many grave stones in 18xx cemeteri= es > (and older) are unreadable. > If you want information to last a long time in all weathers, then it seems trenches filled with chalk works well https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uffington_White_Horse Though given the right storage conditions, paint on walls also seems to last a long time - one example of appropriate storage being inside caves, Chris --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .