I bought chalk -- but forgot to use it. Wasn't sure how it would work. I will have to try that. Thanks In a message dated 8/25/02 6:21:22 PM, VANHORNEHT@aol.com writes: << I have a suggestion - If you take sidewalk chalk and lay it on the flat side of the chalk - wipe it across the info you want and take a really good picture of it. I have done this many time and this does not disturb the stone at all. My picture came out really good. Tanya >>