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Is there a way to safely remove stamps from an envelope? I want to collect them. I know I can simply cut it, but i just want the stamp. Thanks!

2006-12-06 18:57:30 · 11 answers · asked by jose 4 in Games & Recreation Hobbies & Crafts

11 answers

Cut the stamp off the envelope with about half a cm from the stamp. Prepare a clean, pan or bowl with some WARM water. Not steam, boiling, or cold water. Place the stamp face down and let sit about 10 minutes. Do not touch the stamp at all. After 10 minutes, the stamp will detach from the paper, and the paper will float away while the stamp sinks. Take the stamp using stamp tongs or tweezers. Get a piece of cloth that is not rugged ie: T-shirt, Pillowcase, or paper towel and place face down. Let stamp dry without covering stamp. Once stamp is dry, cover with cloth and place heavy items like a couple of books on top and let sit for one night. In the morning, remove stamps and add to collection. Remember to never use hands to touch stamp ever and always change water after a stamp removal.

2006-12-10 07:57:20 · answer #1 · answered by Nin10dude 6 · 0 0

If it's a "Peel & Stick" Stamp, there's no way to remove the Stamp without damaging it. The Steam removal method works best on "Lick & Stick" Stamps.For the Modern Stamp, just carefully cut around the outer perimeter of the Stamp, and leave the Paper intact with the Stamp. If You wish to Re-Use the Stamp, just dab some White Elmer's Glue to the back of the Stamp, and place it on the Envelope You wish to use.And, for a little added Security, dab a little on the Front of the Stamp, and spread it around.The Machine at the Post Office will Read the Stamp just fine. I've done it many Times.Hope this Helps !

2006-12-06 19:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by gvaporcarb 6 · 0 0

Removing Self Adhesive Stamps

2016-11-08 01:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Slightly wet the envelope on the reverse side of the stamp. After some time u will be able to peel off the stamp easily.

2006-12-06 19:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Cut out the section of the envelope with the stamp on, then put it in a dish of warm water. The stamp will soon lift off. When it does, put it somewhere to dry, where it won't stick to anything.

2006-12-06 19:00:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I tear off the portion where the stamp is & put that section in water. After some time the stamp comes off the paper real easy & you can put it to dry. Yeah, it's that easy.

2006-12-06 19:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by neil.ferns 2 · 0 0

In the old days we used to steam stamps off but now if they have that self-stick this does not work.

2006-12-06 19:05:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

use steam...submerseing it in water will damage the stamp. I am going to guess you want to collect them so steaming is the best method. Old fasion tea pots work great....

2006-12-06 19:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by here_comes_trouble_4_you 3 · 0 0

I use Goo Gone an then I use Baby Power to get the glue off.

2015-05-03 12:37:09 · answer #9 · answered by Candy Bearley 1 · 0 0

You could try sticking it in the freezer for a couple of hours.

2006-12-06 19:33:43 · answer #10 · answered by steven_n_kourtney06 2 · 0 0

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