You will need: lightweight paper (white butcher paper works nicely, but you can experiment with other colors as well), a large crayon (preferably black, but again, feel free to try new stuff) or rubbing wax, masking tape, and a soft-bristled paintbrush to clear debris off the stone. You might also want to take a cardboard tube with you to store your rubbings for transport home. I also like to bring a notepad and pencil to jot down notes about the cemetery and the person whose headstone I’ve rubbed. A pair of garden scissors can be helpful for trimming off weeds at the base of the stone.
Make a Grave Rubbing!
By Patti Wigington, About.com Guide
What You'll Need
I did a rubbing of this headstone last year, simply because the shape and aesthetics of the stone and its inscription appealed to me.
Patti Wigington
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