I found a bunch of old bookplates from WWII with Airplanes. Problem is they are all stuck together by the glue on the back of each one. How do I save them without destroying them?
2007-03-04 02:18:39 · 5 answers · asked by The Duke 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can try putting them in the freezer and then try to separate them while there still frozen.
2007-03-04 15:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by wizhit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try using a steaming tool like they use to remove wall paper. The glue is probably water bases and the steam would cause it to release.
2007-03-11 05:18:08 · answer #2 · answered by don n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put one in a deep freeze and leave it over night, it might pop apart pretty easy. If it fails in any way take the rest to a shop that specializes in that sort of thing. something like that they are usually not too expensive.
2007-03-09 17:17:34 · answer #3 · answered by George O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try holding them above a steaming tea kettle like people do when they want to surreptitiously (secretly) open someone else's mail. Don't burn your fingers - use a tweezers or tongs to hold them. It takes time so fill the kettle up.
2007-03-09 03:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you phone a restorer or antiques dealer because they will be worthless if destroyed trying amature ways
2007-03-07 14:14:17 · answer #5 · answered by dgc1973ent 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋