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emdisi:
I am struggling to find a non-toxic paint pen/white out product that I can use to mark my queen effectively without harming her.  I am so worried about introducing a nasty chemical into her system and don't have time to order a pen online.  The beekeeping shops I have called around Denver Metro area are "all out" and even the office supply stores that I have checked don't have the "water based" white out products by paper mate or Bic.  I have been to Michaels but don't know which "non toxic" paint pens I can trust.  Anybody have pictures of the brands they use?

Thanks beekeeping friends! ;)

CSBAPres:
Kris Holthaus, queen breeder extraordinaire in Fort Collins, recommends Testors brand paints so that is what I use. Acryl is the type you want--not the one with the carcinogen statement.  You can find it in tiny little jars in model car and airplane stores.  They also have these great little marking brushes, too. 

emdisi:
Thank you for the advice!

lcashmack:
I hate to ask. Is nail Polish out of the question?

pook80123:
I have used an acrylic paint from one of the hobby stores.  Rather than use a paint brush, I use a toothpick.  If you just dip the end of it in the paint, it creates just about the right sized spot on her back...plus it's disposable and doesn't need to be washed. 

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