Hi Charlie,
I read this,
<<<< Also, criticism would be really great at this point. Do we suck (my wife is helping)? Are we doing so so? I have never sent a poster that had folds to be backed and touched up so I have no frame of reference. Pictures don't always tell the whole story so those of you that have sent stuff out please chime in with you stories and/or expectations... I would really appreciate it... >>>>
Not criticizing you, but felt a few valuable pointers would be good. Also, I don't have the final words here, I'd hate to thinks so.
You are certainly free to do what ever/how ever is fit for your style of work.
I personally and I don't know anyone else that use or would use creamy oil sticks for fold work. just to soft and it doesn't give you that pin point accuracy. I would assume leaving that on there, it would/could stain the paper after a few years? I don't know for sure and I wouldn't risk it. That's why I said in previous post <<<<but they most likely will leave oil stains in the tracks after removing >>>> I am Sorry if that came across worse than it really is.
End of the day, all good!
All the best,
dario.
PS: thanks 50's for confirming the top notch quality of Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolor Pencils. More money than most brands, but well worth it!
PSS: I am not Republican, I am Canadian!
, but looking in from the outside. I would vote Obama!