Fun Stuff for Genealogists, Inc.

Tons of Fun and Useful Things for the Genealogist!

Cotton Gloves

OK! You got 'em! Many of you have been screaming for these all cotton gloves to handle your precious photos or artifacts so here they are! Yes, there are 2 (one for each hand!) in the package. 100% cotton. There are nothing pretty to look at but highly fuctional! One size fits all. I have rather long fingers and hands (and FEET!) and hey, they work for me! So all of you screamers out there, here they are!

1/4" Double Stick Acid Free Tape

Double Stick Acid Free Tape

This is double sided tape that is often used to seal Mylar sheets together when encapsulating a paper item. It has other uses, but this is a biggie. Acid free. 1/4" wide. 65.6 ft. long.

Lineco Neutral pH Permanent Adhesive

Lineco Neutral pH Permanent Glue / Adhesive

Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive is a permanent PVA adhesive the dries clear and remains flexible. Great for use on paper, board, framing, collage, crafts and bookbinding. Excellent lay flat properties. Apply at room temperature and avoid freezing. 4 oz. Comes in a white plastic squeeze bottle with a red snap on cap.

White OPAQUE Pen for dark papers!

White Opaque Pen

This Uni-ball Signo Gel Impact gel ink pen is the elusive opaque gel pens that everyone is talking about! Silky smooth, gel ink that doesn't skip or fade out when it dries - a must-have ink pen for writing on DARK paper, cardstock, photos, over stamped surfaces, etc. Acid-free and writes with a nice even flow on paper and photos. Great for scrapbooking, card making, other paper crafts and especially for adding text to those old black paper photo albums from granny's closet! 1 mm point.

Krylon Make It Acid-Free Spray

Krylon Make It Acid-Free Spray

Keep memories alive for future generations. The acid content in paper can cause memory book materials and documents to deteriorate over time. Krylon Make It Acid-Free! is an affordable spray that raises the pH level of acidic papers and slows the aging process. This product is ideal for scrapbook enthusiasts to keep their treasured memories protected for a lifetime. Dries to the touch in about 1 minute and is safe to handle in about 2 minutes. Much more affordable than some other brands yet equally effective!

Lineco Archival Mending Tissue

Lineco Archival Mending Tissue

This is an archival tissue by the leader in archival products, Lineco, and is designed mainly to repair tears in paper including art, documents, maps and artifacts. You may also use this for hinging or reinforcing paper. It is pH neutral and pressure sensitive and is safe and easy to use. Complete directions are on the box. We all need some of this on hand for those old documents! Measurements: 1/2" wide x 600" long.

Dry Cleaning Pad

Dry Cleaning Pad

This dry cleaning pad erases dirt with a dry cleaning method and it never needs washing. It contains a grit-free powder to absorb dirt. Simply squeeze and twist the pad so that the powder sifts thru meshes and adheres to the cloth. Then rub soiled part in any direction to clean. Use on papers, fabrics and more for safe cleaning! Measurements: 3" x 1-1/2".

Photo Memory Cleaning Cloth

Photo Memory Cleaning Cloth

This is a wonderful Microfiber cloth that removes smudges, fingerprints, lint, dirt and dust from your photos, camera lenses, CD’s & DVD’s, scrapbooks, eyeglasses, negatives and more yet it cleans without chemicals! Acid free, washable and re-usable. Measurements: 8” x 8”.

Scotch Restickable Glue Stick

Scotch Restickable Glue Stick

Glue stick is non-toxic and fast drying. No-mess and no-leak. Cleans off hands and household surfaces with soap and water. Outstanding for paper. Restickable formulation allows you to adjust and reposition bonded items after application. Acid free. Ya gotta have this!

Scotch Brand Scrapbooking Tape

Scotch Brand Scrapbooking Tape

Ya, I know, it’s not cheap but wow! What a neat tape! This long lasting, photo-safe, acid-free tape is removable from most surfaces. Safe for back and front sides of photos! Use in memory books, photo albums, crafts and decorating. Acid free. Measurements: ½” x 300” (8.33 yards).

Archival Ink Stamp Pad

You’ve been asking for it, now you’ve got it! An archival stamp pad to go along with our great stamps! Superior quality ink pad for all surfaces. Permanent on paper, glass, leather, ceramic, plastics, light-fast. Archival Quality & Acid Free to last MUCH longer than you! Rubber stamps clean up easily with water! Measurements: about 3-1/2” wide x 2-1/4” high.

Zig Photo Signature Pen

Zig Photo Signature Pen

Zig Photo Signature pens are perfect for writing on any photo surface. Great for all-occasion photo greeting cards, instant photos, transparencies, negatives, CD’s, DVD’s and more! Perfect for organizing dates, notes and memories. This fine-line marker pen can be used on any smooth, non-porous surface as well as most porous surfaces. Features: Non-toxic, fade resistant, dries quickly, will not smear (once dry), permanent, water resistant and photo safe!

China (pencil) Marker

I don't know about you, but I remember my mom had one of these! This high quality, smooth writing all purpose marker marks on any porous or nonporous material. Especially suited for writing on china, glass, metal, plastics, rubber. Use these to mark grandma’s name on the bottom of that vase that belonged to grandma! Made in U.S.A.

Lineco Photo Corners - white

Lineco Photo Corners - white

Don't let inferior corners domage your important photographic memories. Infinity Archival Photo Corners are made from acid-free paper that won't harm delicate photographic emulsions.

240, 1/2" corners. White. Gummed. For mounting photos and art.

Lineco has been a leader in archival preservation for years!

pH Testing Pen

Lineco Archival pen. Use this pen to test paper products for acidity. It provides an easy method to distinguish between acid-free and unsafe acidic materials. The chlorophenol red solution in the pen will turn a purple / lavender color on acid-free or neutral paper with a pH of 6.8 or above. A yellow or colourless result indicates the paper is acidic. If you are making photocopies and expect them to be "safe", well, you might get a surprise! Try this.