Paint over the mistakeSourced
A painting technique helped solve typing errors
Secretary Bette Nesmith Graham was frustrated when small typing errors meant redoing a page. Painting over mistakes in a design inspired her to cover incorrect letters with a white liquid. The idea developed into her correction-fluid business.
Repairing a picture suggested a way to repair a page.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05